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Nearly two years ago, the New York Yankees lost superstar Juan Soto to the New York Mets in free agency.

Soto signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, marking the largest contract in professional sports history.

Now, the Yankees could acquire one of the Mets' stars at the upcoming MLB trade deadline.

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ESPN's Alden Gonzalez proposed that the Mets trade five-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor to the Yankees before the Aug. 3 deadline. Gonzalez said the deal would give the Yankees a stronger shortstop and help with the absence of Aaron Judge while also relieving the Mets from an expensive contract.

Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on July 27, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City.

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"You don't normally see players going from the Mets to the Yankees, especially not stars of this caliber. But in this fantasy world we're operating, emotions aren't a factor.

"The Yankees need to address shortstop and could use another difference-making player with Aaron Judge nursing a rib injury. Lindor, who has full no-trade protection at this point, can stay in New York and play for a contender. And the Mets would be able to shed a big contract while breaking up the Lindor dynamic with Juan Soto, which clearly is not working," Gonzalez wrote.

How Much Money Do the Mets Owe Lindor?

The Mets signed Lindor to a 10-year, $341 million contract extension ahead of the 2021 season. There are still five years and $160 million remaining on that contract.

Gonzalez explained that if the Mets are willing to absorb some of that contract, the Yankees would likely be more willing to offer a better trade package in return for Lindor.

Gonzalez suggested shortstop prospect Dax Kilby as a potential trade piece the Mets could receive in return. Kilby was the No. 39 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft and is currently playing for Single-A Tampa.

Dax Kilby of the New York Yankees is interviewed during the Spring Breakout game against the Atlanta Braves at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.

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