Francisco Lindor in favor of changing Cleveland's team name: 'We're due for change'

After the Washington Redskins announced they'd be launching a full review of their controversial team name, the Cleveland Indians said they'd be doing the same shortly after. 

Cleveland shortstop Francisco Lindor is only the latest member of the team to show his support toward changing the team's longstanding nickname.

"(If) it's going to bring more love, peace, and happiness," Lindor said, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic. "Society is shifting and we're due for some change."

The name has been in use since 1915 and has been considered as an offensive, racist symbol to Native Americans. 

Although Cleveland stopped sporting the "Chief Wahoo" logo on its uniforms last season, merchandise featuring the image can still be found at Progressive Field. That specific logo was replaced by a block C logo. 

Cleveland manager Terry Francona also noted on Sunday that it's time for the team to move forward and supported the potential name change. 

Lindor, the face of the franchise, has spent his entire career with Cleveland after being selected eighth overall in the 2011 MLB Draft. The 26-year-old averaged .284 at the plate last season with 32 home runs, 74 RBI's and an .854 OPS.