Francisco Lindor placed on 10-day injured list with left calf strain Modern York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 24, 2026, due to a left calf strain. The move came after Lindor experienced tightness in his calf while running the bases during the fourth inning of the Mets’ game against the Minnesota Twins on April 22. He did not return to the field for the fifth inning. An MRI conducted on April 23 confirmed the strain is more severe than the one that sidelined Juan Soto for 15 games earlier in the season. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stated Lindor is “going to be down a while,” though no official timetable for his return has been established. The team expects him to miss significant time. To fill the vacancy on the active roster, the Mets recalled infielder Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse. Mauricio started at shortstop in the series finale against the Twins on April 24. The injury is a notable setback for the Mets, who had recently ended a 12-game losing streak and welcomed Soto back from the injured list. Lindor had been performing well prior to the injury, posting a 154 wRC+ over his previous nine games with two home runs, four runs scored, and five RBIs. As of April 25, 2026, Lindor remains on the injured list and is awaiting further evaluation. The Mets have indicated he will be reevaluated in approximately three weeks to assess his recovery progress.
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