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New York sports radio icon Mike Francesa claims differing views on President Donald Trump created a rift in the Mets clubhouse.
Francesa said on his podcast Tuesday that a feud between shortstop Francisco Lindor and outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who was recently traded to the Texas Rangers, was ignited by politics. Francesa did not reveal which player supported Trump and which did not.
“The Nimmo-Lindor thing, which I understand was political, had to do with Trump,” Francesa said. “One side liked Trump, one side didn’t like Trump.”
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New York Mets’ Francisco Lindor (12) gestures to teammates after hitting an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in New York City. (Frank Franklin II/AP Photo)
Francesa added: “So, Trump broke up between Nimmo and Lindor. That’s my understanding. It started over Trump… As crazy as it sounds, crazier things have happened.”
Pakinomist Digital has reached out to the Mets for a response.
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New York Mets’ Francisco Lindor (12) and Brandon Nimmo (9) celebrate after a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on June 27, 2023 in New York City. The Mets won 7-2. (Frank Franklin II/AP Photo)
Nimmo was traded to the Rangers on Nov. 23 after waiving the no-trade clause in his 8-year, $162 million contract earlier this month.
The Nimmo trade has been just one domino in a turbulent offseason for the Mets, which has also seen the departure of two other fan favorites, first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Diaz.
All three players had been regulars on the Mets’ last two playoff teams in 2022 and 2024, playing together as the team’s core dating back to 2020.
Brandon Nimmo #9 of the New York Mets celebrates an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of Game One of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 5, 2024 in Philadelphia. (Heather Barry/Getty Images)
In exchange for Nimmo, the Rangers sent second baseman Marcus Semien to the Mets. Nimmo is 32 years old and coming off a year in which he hit a career high in home runs with 25, while Semien is 35 and hit just 15 homers in 2025.
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Many of MLB’s high-profile free agents have already signed this offseason. The remaining available players include Kyle Tucker, Cody BellingerBo Bichette and Framber Valdez.
