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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Crosses plate three times Sunday
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Lindor went 1-for-4 with a walk, three runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over Atlanta.
The shortstop reached on an error to lead off the game, singled in the second inning and drew a free pass in the ninth, coming around to score each time. Lindor is gaining some momentum at the plate, hitting safely in four straight contests while going 5-for-16 with a homer, two RBI and four runs, but on the season he still carries what would be a career-low .690 OPS through 145 plate appearances.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Goes yard again Wednesday
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Lindor went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays.
The star shortstop has just four hits in 23 at-bats (.174) over six games since coming off the IL, but three of those knocks have gone for extra bases, including Lindor's ninth-inning shot off Patrick Corbin on Wednesday. Lindor's still trying to find his timing at the plate after missing two months due to a calf strain, but two long balls in the last three contests in an encouraging sign.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Pops homer in Monday's loss
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Lindor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Blue Jays.
The star shortstop supplied the only offense for the Mets in a 2-1 loss, taking Trey Yesavage deep in the seventh inning to spoil a shutout bid for Toronto. Lindor has hit safely in three straight games as he regains his form following a two-month layoff due to a calf strain, but on the season he still sports a disappointing .679 OPS with three homers and two steals in 28 contests.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Exiting lineup Sunday
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Lindor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
The Mets are easing Lindor back into a full-time role after he returned from the injured list June 24 following a two-month stay on the shelf due to a left calf strain. He'll sit for the second time in five games since his reinstatement, giving way to Bo Bichette at shortstop as Mark Vientos handles third base. Through his first three starts back, Lindor has gone 2-for-12 with a triple, a walk, two RBI and a run.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Triples in win
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Lindor went 1-for-3 with a triple, a walk, two RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Phillies.
Lindor tied things up with a two-run triple before scoring what proved to be the game-winning run in the sixth inning. In three games since returning from the injured list Wednesday, the 32-year-old has gone 2-for-12 and has yet to strike out. On the season, he's slashing .219/.305/.352 with seven extra-base hits, seven RBI, 15 runs scored and two steals across just 118 plate appearances.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Sitting Thursday
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Lindor isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.
Lindor went 0-for-5 during his first game back from the IL in the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader, and he'll now step out of the lineup as the Mets ease him back into regular playing time following the extended absence. Ronny Mauricio will fill in as New York's shortstop and bat seventh.
Mets' Francisco Lindor: Reinstated ahead of Game 2
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The Mets reinstated Lindor (calf) from the 10-day injured list ahead of the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cubs. He'll start at shortstop and bat second.
Lindor will make his return to the lineup after he had been shelved since April 23 due to a left calf strain. Prior to his activation, Lindor appeared in three rehab games with Triple-A Syracuse, going 3-for-13 with one walk and one stolen base. Since Lindor didn't play on consecutive days during his rehab assignment, the Mets could look to give him another day off in the near future, but the five-time All-Star should settle back in as the club's everyday shortstop in short order.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Returning for Game 2 of twin bill
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Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Lindor (calf) will be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to the second game of the Mets' doubleheader Wednesday with the Cubs, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
The Mets weren't planning on having Lindor play both ends of the twin bill after he played eight innings at shortstop Tuesday in his third and final rehab game with Triple-A Syracuse, so the five-time All-Star will remain off the roster for the early contest of the doubleheader to give the team some more flexibility. Lindor should return to the lineup for the nightcap in what will be his first appearance for the Mets since April 22. Before straining his left calf, Lindor slashed just .226/.314/.355 over 105 plate appearances for New York, with the fractured right hamate bone he sustained in February likely contributing to his slow start.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Could be activated during twin bill
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Lindor (calf) might be activated from the 10-day injured list between games during Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
After playing eight innings at shortstop in a rehab game for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and going 2-for-5, Lindor is on the doorstep of activation. The Mets won't want him to play both ends of the twin bill Wednesday, however, so adding him back to the roster for the nightcap would leave the team at full strength for the matinee. Lindor has been shelved since April 22 with a calf strain, and he's expected to be eased back into action after he didn't play back-to-back days in official games during his rehab assignment.
Lindor (calf) is expected to play a simulated game Monday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
The star shortstop played a full nine innings in the field Sunday in a rehab game with Triple-A Syracuse, going 0-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run. He'll pick up some more at-bats Monday, then is likely to get a day off before potentially being activated from the injured list Wednesday. Even if Lindor needs a little more time beyond Wednesday to recover, he's tracking toward a return to the big-league lineup this week. Through his first 105 plate appearances this season prior to straining his left calf April 22, Lindor had a .226/.314/.335 slash line with two home runs, two steals, five RBI and 14 runs.
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Mets' Francisco Lindor: Could return from IL on Wednesday
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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Lindor (calf) could return from the 10-day injured list as soon as Wednesday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Lindor is slated to make the third appearance of his rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Syracuse, and if he receives a positive evaluation when he's re-examined following that game, the Mets will likely activate the veteran shortstop. Bo Bichette has been serving as the Mets' primary option at shortstop since a left calf strain forced Lindor to the IL on April 23, but Bichette will shift back to third base on a full-time basis once the five-time All-Star is back in the fold.
Mets' Francisco Lindor: Beginning assignment Friday
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Lindor (calf) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton on Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Lindor has been on the shelf since late April due to a strained left calf, but after resuming full baseball activities last week, he's now been cleared to test his calf in minor-league games. The Mets expect the star shortstop to return to their lineup before the end of the month, so it doesn't seem like he's in line for a lengthy stay in the minors.
Mets' Francisco Lindor: Could begin rehab stint next week
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Lindor (calf) played three innings in a simulated game Friday, and he could begin an official rehab assignment Monday, MLB.com reports.
The star shortstop's absence from the lineup since April 22 has been a big factor in the Mets' poor start to the season, but Lindor appears to be closing in on his return. The team seems confident he won't need a lengthy rehab stint despite the long layoff, which could put him in position to be back in the lineup for a home series against the Phillies that begins June 26. Prior to straining his calf, Lindor has just begun to get rolling at the plate, slashing .304/.319/.457 over his last 12 games.
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