New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discussed the "topic of the big leagues" in his media appearance on Monday, downplaying the controversial "torpedo bat" as a natural evolution associated with players and teams looking to gain a competitive advantage.

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is a classic "blue chip" piece for the organization. After spending his first five seasons with the Cleveland Indians before they traded him to the Mets in January 2021, he signed a 10-year, $341 million contract with the latter club that March.

Carlos Mendoza, Francisco Lindor, and Kodai Senga react to Mets' 4-2 loss to the Marlins where Lindor had two errors.