Mets' Francisco Lindor talks about potentially being named captain, David Wright getting his No 5 retired

Francisco Lindor crushed his second home run of the game to help the New York Mets defeat the Philadelphia Phillies.

The New York Mets retired David Wright’s No. 5 earlier this month, and star shortstop Francisco Lindor had a front-row seat to the ceremony.

Lindor, 31, said it was "so cool" to see Wright’s number retired. The five-time All-Star talked to Fox News Digital about Wright’s special day, and what it would mean to him if he were one day named captain. 

"It was so cool, being here now for five years, I have had the opportunity to see Keith Hernandez, Doc, Strawberry, and now David Wright's number gets retired. This one was definitely special the way the people praised him, the way the people loved him, and it was cool to see the fans with their signs that he played the right way. That is pretty cool," Lindor told Fox News Digital last week ahead of Miracle Treat Day at DQ on July 31.

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Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets is seen on the field during the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Saturday, July 19, 2025 in New York, New York.  (Michael Mooney/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

"It was special to see him, how much he put into this franchise, and how the fans were giving back to him."

Lindor is a logical choice to be the next captain of the Mets, and Wright spoke highly of the star shortstop prior to his jersey retirement ceremony. 

"I love Francisco Lindor," Wright said via Sports Illustrated. "I’ve gotten to know him over the last couple of years. I recently found out that he played hurt at the end of the season with a hand injury, and nobody knew about it. He never said anything because he wanted to be out there