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Francisco Lindor hits 300th career home run to cap Mets' nightmare season

Francisco Lindor reached a major milestone on Sunday, September 27, driving in his 300th career home run during the final contest of the 2026 regular season after lingering at 299 for a fortnight. The achievement provided a rare bright moment in an otherwise dismal campaign for the Mets, who sat out the postseason for a second consecutive year following a sluggish start.

Lindor struggled offensively at the plate through much of the year, carrying a .222 batting average with 20 long balls heading into the final matchup.

Originally drafted eighth overall in 2011 by Cleveland for a $2.9 million bonus, the shortstop spent his early career establishing himself as a star, hitting .313 with 12 homers during his 2015 rookie campaign and later carrying a youthful roster to the 2016 World Series. After arriving in Queens via a January 2021 trade that sent Amed Rosario, Andres Gimenez, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene the other way, the infielder secured a 10-year, $341 million extension.

Despite early pressure from fans and a slow initial month, the 32-year-old has since recorded a pair of 30-30 seasons and delivered a memorable postseason grand slam against the Phillies at Citi Field in October 2024.

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