Francisco Lindor takes promising step in Mets injury return
Francisco Lindor has made progress in his recovery from a strained left calf, participating in throwing and fielding drills. Although his return to the lineup is not imminent, the Mets are seeing positive updates on several injured players. This comes as a glimmer of hope for a team struggling in the standings.
- ▪Francisco Lindor has been out since April 22 due to a calf injury.
- ▪Manager Carlos Mendoza noted that Lindor has progressed to running, hitting, and fielding drills.
- ▪Other injured players, including Jared Young and A.J. Minter, are also nearing returns.
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MLB New York Mets Francisco Lindor takes promising step in Mets injury return By Andrew Crane Published May 25, 2026, 5:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The scene — even if it doesn’t mean an imminent return — was still a promising one for the Mets. It was a taste of normalcy in a sinking season. There was Francisco Lindor, out since April 22 with a strained left calf, on the field throwing and fielding ground balls while kneeling on the grass after being cleared for baseball activities to mark a promising sign in his injury return. Lindor can now run, hit in the cages and take ground balls, manager Carlos Mendoza said before the Mets opened a three-game series against the Reds at Citi Field on Monday.
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