Francisco Lindor sad to see Robinson Cano go, respects Mets move

Francisco Lindor needs he had extra time with Robinson Cano as his teammate, however mentioned he “respects” the Mets’ choice to designate the struggling veteran for assignment on Monday.

A day after the star shortstop mentioned he wouldn’t be happy if the club dumped Cano with a view to trim its roster right down to 26 by Monday’s deadline, the Mets adopted by means of with the choice.

“Unhappy,” Lindor mentioned after the Mets fell to the Braves 5-2 at Citi Field. “I didn’t wish to see him go, however I respect the group’s choice. He’s a terrific man, nice teammate. I want I [could] spend extra time with him, proceed to study concerning the recreation and various things that he has been by means of in life. However on the finish of the day, I’m with the New York Mets and I respect their choice.”

The transfer was anticipated to resonate within the clubhouse, the place the 39-year-old Cano was well-liked, however Lindor mentioned it was robust to inform on Monday as a result of gamers had a late report time after which rapidly turned their consideration to the sport as soon as they arrived at Citi Subject.

However Lindor spoke to Cano on Sunday evening after he obtained the information.

“I’m certain he was unhappy,” Lindor mentioned. “However life continues. … There’s nonetheless a pair days [until Cano’s fate is resolved, likely with the Mets releasing him], so we’ll see what occurs.”

Lindor and Cano have been teammates for under one-plus season, although Cano was not across the group in any respect final yr whereas serving a suspension for performance-enhancing medication. Nonetheless, Lindor mentioned he realized a lot from the eight-time All-Star who has been within the main leagues since 2004.

“He’s affected person,” Lindor mentioned. “He has numerous endurance and he’s very humble. Blissful man. He at all times had a unique story each single day. You knew the place Cano was as a result of he was both laughing actually loud or telling a narrative actually loud. Wherever he goes, I want him nothing however the most effective.”