Francisco Lindor's days in Queens don't appear to be numbered.
The New York Mets aren't likely to deal the star shortstop before the Aug. 3 trade deadline, multiple baseball executives told Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic on Friday.
The Mets are reportedly open to listening to offers for Lindor, but the bar to acquire the 32-year-old is high.
Among the reasons a Lindor trade remains unlikely are New York's view of him as a valuable piece for future contention, the five-time All-Star's no-trade clause, and the fact he's owed $160 million through 2031, according to Sammon and Rosenthal.
New York reportedly isn't keen on helping pay off the remainder of Lindor's contract either, since he can still help next season and beyond.
The four-time Silver Slugger wants to win with the Mets and loves the city, a source told Sammon and Rosenthal.
Lindor became the focus of trade rumors after a report Thursday indicated that the Mets' only untouchables were Juan Soto, Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, A.J. Ewing, and Carson Benge.
Lindor and Soto have apparently had relationship issues in the past, though both players recently denied any problems.
New York (41-57) is primed to miss the playoffs for a second straight year despite fielding one of MLB's largest payrolls.
