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August 21, 2025
Mets news: Donovan Mitchell's Juan Soto admission leaves Francisco Lindor laughing
Brayden Haena
ClutchPoints | New York Mets News
Mets news: Donovan Mitchell's Juan Soto admission leaves Francisco Lindor laughing

Francisco Lindor hosts Café con Lindor and taps into a playful, cross-sport conversation with Donovan Mitchell that leaves Mets fans buzzing. Mitchell, a lifelong Mets supporter with baseball roots, hurls bold takes while laughing with Lindor about De La Cruz’s ceiling and CJ Abrams’ comparable skill set. Lindor reframes Mitchell’s athletic profile to a grounded baseball lens and even teases a long-anticipated Mets pitch to Juan Soto. The banter dives into Mitchell’s No. 45 Jordan homage, his father’s Mets ties, and a running joke about recruiting Soto long ago, all underscored by a shared love of the game. The segment cements how baseball and basketball views mirror each other in speed, reach, and impact, with Lindor and Mitchell celebrating the cross-pollination of two elite worlds.

The chat stitches in a Mets-centric vibe: De La Cruz’s triple-digit throws and blazing sprint speeds meet Abrams’ explosive, versatile shortstop mold, while Soto looms as a name tied to long-term ambitions. Across the court and field, Mitchell’s charisma and baseball enthusiasm bring a fresh, fan-first spark to the Mets universe, turning ordinary guest moments into must-listen crossover content for fantasy players chasing context, comps, and compelling narratives this season.

Which players from the piece have the clearest immediate fantasy upside in standard leagues?What veteran-mired risk factors could temper the upside for these names in 2025?Which stacks or correlated plays emerge from the Mets-centric crossover that fantasy managers should consider?What narrative-driven angles should fantasy managers ignore versus embrace in cross-sport chatter?
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