Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > MLB News > MLB Hot Stove: Indians President Chris Antonetti Expects Francisco Lindor To Be Opening Day Shortstop
MLB News

MLB Hot Stove: Indians President Chris Antonetti Expects Francisco Lindor To Be Opening Day Shortstop

Daniel Starkand
November 16, 2019
3 Min Read
Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor
Ken Blaze/USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

Heading into the offseason one of the marquee players who potentially would be shopped on the trade market was Cleveland Indians All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor.

The 26-year-old is under team control for two more seasons but with his arbitration number expected to be extremely high, reports indicated that the Indians could trade Lindor due to payroll.

One of the teams with presumed interest in Lindor is the Los Angeles Dodgers. Although they are coming off a seventh-straight National League West title and franchise-record 106 games, L.A. failed to win the World Series once again after being eliminated by the Washington Nationals in the NL Division Series.

The Dodgers already have a shortstop in Corey Seager, but he could be a trade candidate if they are able to acquire a player of Lindor’s caliber at shortstop.

It appears there may not be any sort of deal in the works though as Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman just spoke very highly of Seager and his outlook for the 2020 season. Additionally, Indians president Chris Antonetti doesn’t seem to be in a rush to trade Lindor, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network:

Indians are receiving a lot of trade calls about superstar SS Francisco Lindor. But Indians baseball president Chris Antonetti said: “My expectation is Frankie will be the shortstop Opening Day next year.”

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 12, 2019

The Dodgers have a number of offseason needs to address, and one of them is to add a right-handed bat to the top or middle of their already-potent lineup. While Lindor fits that description as a switch-hitter that typically hit leadoff for Cleveland, replacing Seager with him doesn’t represent as big of an upgrade as acquiring a player of another position.

In addition to Lindor, the Dodgers could also have interest in Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts on the trade market, as well as a pair of third baseman in free agency in the form of Anthony Rendon and Josh Donaldson.

Antonetti may be set on keeping Lindor now, but the Dodgers certainly can put together a package worthy of acquiring the four-time All-Star if he changes his mind at any point this winter.

Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events and more!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Chris AntonettiCleveland IndiansFrancisco LindorLos Angeles Dodgers
ByDaniel Starkand
Daniel Starkand is a graduate from Chapman University with a degree in journalism and broadcast journalism. He grew up in Burbank, Calif. and played baseball at Burbank High and his first two years at Chapman. Along with serving as a senior writer, editor and social media manager for DodgerBlue.com, Daniel also writes for LakersNation.com. Contact: daniel@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Calls Aggressive Kenta Maeda ‘Pretty Special’

August 26, 2017
August 26, 2017
Dodgers NewsSpring Training

Dodgers News: Cody Bellinger Confident In Ability To Win Gold Glove At First Base Or Outfield

February 15, 2019
February 15, 2019
Geraldo Perdomo, Alek Thomas, Diamondbacks win, 2023 NLDS
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Arizona Diamondbacks Tie 2008 Dodgers With Winning Streak To Begin Postseason

October 9, 2023
October 10, 2023
Kiké Hernandez
FeaturedRumors

Dodgers Rumors: Kiké Hernandez Among ‘Most Popular’ Free Agents

December 21, 2020
December 21, 2020

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어