Francisco Lindor exits with calf injury in newest Mets debacle
Key Points:
- Francisco Lindor left the Mets' game in the fifth inning due to a left calf injury and will undergo an MRI to assess the damage.
- Lindor's injury occurred shortly after he scored on a double by Francisco Alvarez, and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed concern about the severity.
- This injury comes shortly after Juan Soto returned from a right calf strain that sidelined him for over two weeks, raising concerns about the Mets' injury challenges.
- Mendoza acknowledged the team's struggles with injuries, noting the impact of Soto's absence during a 12-game losing streak and the possibility of losing another key player in Lindor.
- Lindor is expected to miss the upcoming game against Minnesota as the team awaits further evaluation of his condition.