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Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor apparently don’t believe in love at first sight.
The two superstars are the faces of a New York Mets team that was supposed to be a threat in the majors, but is instead one of the worst teams in the league.
Lindor joined the Mets via trade in 2021 and signed a 10-year extension worth $341 million, the first major move for new owner Steve Cohen, signaling a true changing of the guard; However, about four years later, Soto joined the fray as part of a record $765 million, 15-year pact.
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New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) reacts with shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning at Dodger Stadium. (Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images)
Numerous reports circulated that the two didn’t get along last year, their first as teammates, and it was a problem that persisted into this season. Perhaps Soto’s deal, which includes increased security, suites and the chance to earn an additional $50 million, has caused a power conflict between the two stars.
Regardless, the story had started to die down until this week, when Cohen all but confirmed the reports were true, but said they were getting along better.
“Frankly, I think this is a story that happened last year,” Cohen told the New York Post. “I’m told and I firmly believe that these guys get along a lot better. And so, I don’t see it as a problem anymore.”
This prompted Soto and Lindor to be asked about their relationship on Friday night, and Soto had an interesting comparison.
“When you meet a girl, you don’t start kissing her right away,” he told The Athletic.
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) celebrates with right fielder Juan Soto (22) after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field on April 20, 2025 in New York, New York. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)
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Soto, however, said there was “no problem” between the two “at all”, although reports continue to say otherwise.
“The more time we spend together, it’s only natural that our relationship continues to grow,” Lindor told the outlet. “We’ve been teammates for two years now. Time has been on our side. I have nothing but respect for him. He’s my brother. He’s someone I respected from a distance and someone I respect here on the inside.”
There were reports that Lindor and Soto had moved their lockers to opposite sides of the clubhouse this season, and fans were surprised when the two didn’t exactly share the friendliest of banter on Opening Day.
The Athletic reported that the two stars recently had “difficult conversations,” but Lindor dismissed that idea.
“It’s just we’ve been talking. We’re talking every day, whether it’s about hitting or different topics. But we’re definitely talking because at the end of the day we’re teammates and our job is to win games,” he said.
(LR) New York Mets Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor watch during the national anthem before the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photos by Dustin Satloff/MLB via Getty Images)
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Lindor and Soto have only played 15 games together this season due to injuries, but they are expected to remain teammates through 2032.
