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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Plays hero to clinch playoff spot
Francisco Lindor went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in an 8-7 win over Atlanta during the first game of Monday's doubleheader.The matinee features a wild finish that saw 12 of the game's 15 runs cross the plate over the final two innings, but it was Lindor's two-run blast in the top of the ninth off Pierce Johnson that sealed the victory for the New York Mets and booked their ticket to the playoffs. Lindor was rested for the nightcap, and he wraps up an impressive regular season with a .273/.344/.500 slash line, 33 homers, 29 steals, 91 RBI and 107 runs over 152 contests.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Sitting second game after clinch
Francisco Lindor is not in the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader in Atlanta, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.Lindor provided a go-ahead, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning of the New York Mets' win in the first game. With a berth in the postseason in hand, Lindor will get some rest for his ailing back in the second contest. Luisangel Acuna is at shortstop and batting leadoff.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Blasts 32nd homer
Francisco Lindor went 2-for-4 Sunday with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored against the Brewers.Lindor reached base three times, with his solo shot in the sixth representing the fifth and final run for the New York Mets. Lindor has been hot during the closing stretch of the season despite a recent eight-game absence due to a back injury. The Mets need to win at least one game in Monday's duobleheader against Atlanta to make the postseason, but if they take the matinee, Lindor could get rested for the nightcap.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: In Friday's lineup
Francisco Lindor (back) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Friday's game in Milwaukee, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.Lindor had been slated to return to action Wednesday in Atlanta before that game got rained out. Instead, his eight-game absence will end Friday as the New York Mets open a series against the Brewers.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Back in action Wednesday
Francisco Lindor (back) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.Hurricane Helene could put Wednesday's contest at risk of postponement as the storm makes its way to the Gulf Coast, but if the game is played, the New York Mets will have their star shortstop back in the fold after an eight-game absence. Lindor appeared in the on-deck circle in Tuesday's 5-1 loss, but he ultimately went unused after the Mets failed to put a runner on base in the top of the ninth inning. The Mets are apparently comfortable enough with how Lindor responded to a recent injection in his back to not only deploy him atop the batting order, but at his usual spot in the field. Assuming he steers clear of any setbacks Wednesday, Lindor will likely be in the lineup for each of the remaining four games of the season as the Mets look to secure a wild-card spot.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: May return Wednesday
Manager Carlos Mendoza said after Tuesday's loss to Atlanta that Francisco Lindor (back) "could be in play" for Wednesday's game, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.Lindor didn't play in Tuesday's contest, but he finished the game in the on-deck circle and would have pinch hit in the ninth inning if the New York Mets had put anybody on base. Mendoza's willingness to use Lindor in a late-game situation is a good sign that the infielder has recovered from his lingering back issue after missing eight consecutive games, and he seems to have a good chance of ending the streak Wednesday.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Held out again Tuesday
Francisco Lindor (back) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Atlanta.It's the eighth consecutive start Lindor has missed due to a nagging back problem. The switch hitter has expressed optimism that he will be able to return at some point this week, but it's not clear when or if that will come to fruition. Luisangel Acuna will again start at shortstop and bat ninth for the New York Mets as Lindor's replacement.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Optimistic about return this week
Francisco Lindor (back) said that he's "optimistic" that he will play again for the New York Mets before the regular season concludes Sunday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.Lindor missed out on a seventh consecutive start in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Phillies and hasn't played a full game since Sept. 11 due to back tightness. The star shortstop showed some tangible signs of progress over the weekend, taking batting practice Friday after receiving a facet joint injection for his ailing back a day earlier. He proceeded to take BP again Saturday and Sunday, and Lindor also noted that he's been able to track pitches, play catch, field groundballs and do some running while he's been out of the lineup. The Mets will see how Lindor is feeling coming out of Monday's team off day before the club provides another update on his status heading into Tuesday's series opener in Atlanta.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Sitting out through weekend
Francisco Lindor (back) will go through a full series of baseball activities Saturday, but he is not expected to play until Tuesday's series opener in Atlanta at the earliest, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Lindor will wind up missing at least seven consecutive starts due to back pain. With a team off day coming Monday, the New York Mets will give the star shortstop some additional rest. While a Tuesday return isn't guaranteed, the fact that Lindor was cleared to resume full baseball activities this weekend is an encouraging development. In the meantime, Luisangel Acuna should continue to start at shortstop in Lindor's stead through Sunday.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Still out Saturday
Francisco Lindor (back) isn't in the New York Mets' lineup Saturday versus the Phillies.Lindor will be missing his sixth straight start Saturday as a result of the back injury he suffered last week. He went through a full workout ahead of Friday's contest, but the 30-year-old seemingly still has a few boxes to check off before returning to the starting nine. Luisangel Acuna will pick up a start at shortstop and bat ninth while Lindor sits.
Francisco Lindor
#12 SS / N.Y. Mets / EXP: 9YRS Height: 5-11 Weight: 190 lb Age: 30 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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