Francisco Lindor placed on IL with calf strain
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Key Points:
- Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left calf strain sustained while running bases, with no clear timetable for his return, though the injury is expected to sideline him for a significant period.
- Lindor had been improving offensively before the injury, batting .226 with a home run and multiple RBIs in recent games, but this marks his first IL stint since 2021 and follows two surgeries in the past seven months.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated Lindor’s strain is more serious than Juan Soto’s recent calf injury, potentially requiring several weeks to months to heal, with expert estimates suggesting up to six weeks in a worst-case scenario.
- Infielder Ronny Mauricio was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to replace Lindor, offering the Mets a chance to evaluate the versatile young player who has shown strong performance in the minors and sporadic major league success.
- Despite the injury, Lindor is confident he will return this season, while the Mets plan to keep Bo Bichette at third base rather than moving him back to shortstop during Lindor’s absence.
