Gordon Damer: Yankees bats stay quiet and the Mets have a Francisco Lindor problem

Gordon Damer opens the WFAN overnight show with a deep dive into the recent struggles of both the Yankees and Mets, focusing on offensive droughts and key player concerns. The Yankees were shut out 1-0 by the A's in a series finale, marking their second consecutive game without a run and just one hit total. Damer expresses frustration but remains confident that the Yankees' offense will stabilize over the season, citing historical precedent from dominant teams like the 1998 Yankees and recent World Series champions who were shut out multiple times. He contrasts this with the Mets' woes, where despite a strong start from pitcher Nolan McLaughlin, the team lost 7-1 to the Diamondbacks due to a lack of run support. The central issue, according to Damer, is Francisco Lindor’s abysmal start—hitting just .157 with a .255 slugging percentage—despite being the team’s leadoff hitter and highest-paid shortstop. Damer debunks the narrative that Lindor typically starts slow, citing career data showing he’s historically a .248 hitter in April, and argues this season’s performance is far worse than any past slow start. He raises concerns about Lindor’s mental state, physical health, and clubhouse dynamics, questioning whether the Mets will ever take action despite the clear underperformance. The episode ends with a call for listener feedback on whether Lindor should be benched or given a mental health break.