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One pivotal moment defined Lindor's season—May 20th, when the Mets faced the Cleveland Guardians. This date marked Lindor's return to Cleveland, where he had spent the first six years of his MLB career before signing with the Mets on a lucrative contract. At the time, however, he was struggling immensely, with a batting average plummeting to a disheartening .193. The baseball community held its breath, questioning if Lindor would ever rebound.