Francisco Lindor

2026 Fantasy Baseball Player Profile

Francisco Lindor’s 2025 campaign was a masterclass in elite durability and consistent production, as the Mets' shortstop once again anchored the top of the New York lineup. Over 160 games—leading the National League in both plate appearances and at-bats—Lindor delivered a .267/.346/.466 slash line with 31 home runs, 86 RBI, and 117 runs scored. He achieved the second 30/30 season of his career, swiping 31 bases to match his 31 homers, which tied him with Bobby Witt Jr. for the most such seasons by a shortstop in baseball history. His efforts were rewarded with his first All-Star appearance as a Met, a fifth Silver Slugger Award, and his fourth consecutive top-ten finish in the National League MVP race. While his defensive metrics saw a slight decline from his otherworldly 2024 levels, his 5.9 bWAR confirmed he remains one of the most valuable all-around players in the sport.

Entering 2026, Lindor remains a premier fantasy and real-world asset, though his early-season outlook has been clouded by health concerns. After undergoing a routine elbow cleanup procedure early in the offseason, Lindor suffered a stress reaction in his left hamate bone in February, which was later confirmed as a fracture requiring surgery. While the Mets are optimistic he could be ready for Opening Day or shortly thereafter, historical recovery timelines for hamate injuries suggest a potential month-long absence or a period of suppressed power upon his return. Despite the injury, major projection systems like Steamer and ZiPS remain bullish on his season-long impact, forecasting a baseline of 25 to 27 home runs, 22 to 24 stolen bases, and approximately 90 runs scored. Fantasy analysts view him as a top-tier shortstop with an ADP of roughly 21.0, noting that while the injury risk is present, the significantly upgraded Mets lineup—now featuring Bo Bichette and Luis Robert Jr. alongside Juan Soto—provides Lindor with the best run-scoring environment of his career.