Cleveland Indians spent the past few weeks considering various trade proposals for their All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor, but it seems like no one made them a compelling offer. Indians’ president Chris Antonetti told the media on Wednesday that he expects Lindor to start the 2020 MLB season with the team.

Lindor has a deal with Cleveland that runs through 2021, but so far, he declined to ink a long-term extension with the team. Indians ended up making him available for trades this offseason, trying to get the most value in a deal before he approaches free agency. The 26-year-old attracted interest from Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in recent weeks, but neither came through with a satisfying offer.

“I still have every expectation that Francisco will be our shortstop Opening Day,” Antonetti said during a conference call with reporters. “I’m more confident today in saying that, as more of the offseason has passed. But that’s still our expectation.”

Francisco Lindor was one of the best players in baseball in 2019, even though the Indians narrowly missed the postseason. He finished the year hitting .284 with 32 home runs, 74 RBIs and 22 steals, which earned him fourth consecutive All-Star appearance and Gold Glove Award.

Lindor spent his entire MLB career with the Indians, making his majors debut in 2015. His career stats include .288 batting average with 130 homers and 384 RBIs. 

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Cleveland Indians’ star shortstop Francisco Lindor just can’t catch a break from injuries. While still recovering from a strained right calf muscle he suffered in February, Lindor sprained his left ankle which will further prolong his return to baseball.

According to Indians’ manager Terry Francona, Lindor got hurt running the bases during a minor league intrasquad game. MRI tests showed a mild to moderate sprain and the 25-year-old is now ruled out indefinitely while the team’s medical staff is working to devise the best plan for his recovery. 

“Frankie twisted his ankle on Tuesday,” – Francona told reporters on Wednesday. “He got caught in a rundown between first and second and the dirt gave way a little and he twisted his ankle.”

“They (the team’s medical staff) are working it up right now,” – he added. “It’s hard to give a timetable because he’s already battling something else (strained right calf)… They’re trying to get some second opinions. I watched it on tape and it didn’t look (that bad). He walked off the field, but right now they are trying to put their heads together and get some more information.”

Francisco Lindor was one of Cleveland’s best players in the recent year and confirmed that with a standout 2018 season in which he earned his third All-Star appearance while winning his second Silver Slugger Award.

Lindor finished the year batting .277 alongside 38 home runs and 92 RBIs.

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Cleveland Indians spent the past few weeks considering various trade proposals for their All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor, but it seems like no one made them a compelling offer. Indians’ president Chris Antonetti told the media on Wednesday that he expects Lindor to start the 2020 MLB season with the team.

Lindor has a deal with Cleveland that runs through 2021, but so far, he declined to ink a long-term extension with the team. Indians ended up making him available for trades this offseason, trying to get the most value in a deal before he approaches free agency. The 26-year-old attracted interest from Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in recent weeks, but neither came through with a satisfying offer.

“I still have every expectation that Francisco will be our shortstop Opening Day,” Antonetti said during a conference call with reporters. “I’m more confident today in saying that, as more of the offseason has passed. But that’s still our expectation.”

Francisco Lindor was one of the best players in baseball in 2019, even though the Indians narrowly missed the postseason. He finished the year hitting .284 with 32 home runs, 74 RBIs and 22 steals, which earned him fourth consecutive All-Star appearance and Gold Glove Award.

Lindor spent his entire MLB career with the Indians, making his majors debut in 2015. His career stats include .288 batting average with 130 homers and 384 RBIs. 

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Cleveland Indians’ star shortstop Francisco Lindor just can’t catch a break from injuries. While still recovering from a strained right calf muscle he suffered in February, Lindor sprained his left ankle which will further prolong his return to baseball.

According to Indians’ manager Terry Francona, Lindor got hurt running the bases during a minor league intrasquad game. MRI tests showed a mild to moderate sprain and the 25-year-old is now ruled out indefinitely while the team’s medical staff is working to devise the best plan for his recovery. 

“Frankie twisted his ankle on Tuesday,” – Francona told reporters on Wednesday. “He got caught in a rundown between first and second and the dirt gave way a little and he twisted his ankle.”

“They (the team’s medical staff) are working it up right now,” – he added. “It’s hard to give a timetable because he’s already battling something else (strained right calf)… They’re trying to get some second opinions. I watched it on tape and it didn’t look (that bad). He walked off the field, but right now they are trying to put their heads together and get some more information.”

Francisco Lindor was one of Cleveland’s best players in the recent year and confirmed that with a standout 2018 season in which he earned his third All-Star appearance while winning his second Silver Slugger Award.

Lindor finished the year batting .277 alongside 38 home runs and 92 RBIs.

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