Brewers' Chourio and Padres' Merrill head impressive list of rookies in postseason
This has been a banner season for rookiesSEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FRANCISCO LINDOR #12 - SHORTSTOP - NEW YORK METS
33 HR •
91 RBI •
.273 AVG
33 HR
91 RBI
.273 AVG
Braves salvage playoff berth with 3-0 win over the Mets, who win thrilling opener 8-7 to clinch
The Atlanta Braves bounced back from a stunning loss in the first game of a makeup doubleheader, claiming the last postseason berth with a 3-0 win over the Mets in the nightcap Mon...SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blasts 32nd dinger Lindor went 2-for-4 Sunday with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored against the Brewers.
Impact Lindor reached base three times with his solo shot in the sixth representing the fifth and final run the Mets would score. Lindor has been hot during the closing stretch of the season with Sunday marking the 11th time in 26 games Lindor has contributed multiple hits. During that stretch, Lindor is batting 33-for-103 (.320) with eight home runs, nine doubles, 16 RBI, 22 runs and two stolen bases
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Mets blank Brewers 5-0 behind Lindor and Peterson to move 1 win from wild card
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Lindor returns to Mets' lineup after missing nearly 2 weeks with lower back pain
Francisco Lindor is back in the New York Mets’ lineupSEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In Friday's lineup Lindor (back) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Friday's game in Milwaukee, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Lindor had been slated to return to action Wednesday in Atlanta before that game got rained out. Instead, his eight-game absence will end Friday as the Mets open a series against the Brewers.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers play the Mets in first of 3-game series
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Back in action Wednesday Lindor (back) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Hurricane Helene could put Wednesday's contest at risk of postponement as the storm makes its way to the Gulf Coast, but if the game is played, the Mets will have their star shortstop back in the fold after an eight-game absence. Lindor appeared in the on-deck circle in Tuesday's 5-1 loss, but he ultimately went unused after the Mets failed to put a runner on base in the top of the ninth inning. The Mets are apparently comfortable with how Lindor responded to a recent injection in his back to not only deploy him atop the batting order, but at his usual spot in the field. Assuming he steers clear of any setbacks Wednesday, Lindor will likely be in the lineup for each of the remaining four games of the season as the Mets look to secure a wild-card spot.
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May return Wednesday Manager Carlos Mendoza said after Tuesday's loss to Atlanta that Lindor (back) "could be in play" for Wednesday's game, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Lindor didn't play in Tuesday's contest, but he finished the game in the on-deck circle and would have pinch hit in the ninth inning if the Mets had put anybody on base. Mendoza's willingness to use Lindor in a late-game situation is a good sign that the infielder has recovered from his lingering back issue after missing eight consecutive games, and he seems to have a good chance of ending the streak Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
May return Wednesday Manager Carlos Mendoza said after Tuesday's loss to Atlanta that Lindor (back) "could be in play" for Wednesday's game, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Lindor didn't play in Tuesday's contest, but he finished the game in the on-deck circle and would have pinch hit in the ninth inning if the Mets had put anybody on base. Mendoza's willingness to use Lindor in a late-game situation is a good sign that the infielder has recovered from his lingering back issue after missing eight consecutive games, and he seems to have a good chance of ending the streak Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Francisco Lindor may come off the bench for Mets in opener vs. Braves
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is out of the starting lineup with a sore back for the eighth straight game as New York opens a pivotal thre...SEPTEMBER 24
Mets star Francisco Lindor misses 8th straight game with back pain, but could return Wednesday
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has missed his eighth straight game with a sore back but was on deck to pinch hit when New York made the final out of a 5-1 loss to the Atlanta Brav...SEPTEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Held out again Tuesday Lindor (back) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Atlanta, jkhj reports.
Impact It's the eighth consecutive start Lindor has missed due to a nagging back problem. The switch hitter has expressed optimism that he will be able to return at some point this week, but it's not clear when or if that will come to fruition. Luisangel Acuna will again start at shortstop and bat ninth for the Mets as Lindor's replacement.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Held out again Tuesday Lindor (back) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Atlanta.
Impact It's the eighth consecutive start Lindor has missed due to a nagging back problem. The switch hitter has expressed optimism that he will be able to return at some point this week, but it's not clear when or if that will come to fruition. Luisangel Acuna will again start at shortstop and bat ninth for the Mets as Lindor's replacement.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Braves begin 3-game series at home against the Mets
The Atlanta Braves host the New York Mets to open a three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Optimistic about return this week Lindor (back) said that he's "optimistic" that he will play again for the Mets before the regular season concludes Sunday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Lindor missed out on a seventh consecutive start in this past Sunday's 2-1 win over the Phillies and hasn't played a full game since Sept. 11 due to back tightness. The star shortstop showed some tangible signs of progress over the weekend, taking batting practice Friday after receiving a facet joint injection for his ailing back a day earlier. He proceed to take BP again Saturday and Sunday, and Lindor also noted that he's been able to track pitches, play catch, field groundballs and do some running while he's been out of the lineup. The Mets will see how Lindor is feeling coming out of Monday's team off day before the team provides another update on his status heading into Tuesday's series opener in Atlanta.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Francisco Lindor (back) says he'll have to play through pain when he returns to Mets
Francisco Lindor says he likely won't play pain free again this year as the star shortstop aims to help the Mets secure a playoff spot.SEPTEMBER 23
Mets bring 2-1 series advantage over Phillies into game 4
The New York Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies, leading the series 2-1SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets prevent Phillies from clinching NL East with 6-3 win behind Sean Manaea and Francisco Alvarez
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Lindor's earliest return to New York Mets lineup from back injury likely Tuesday at Atlanta
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor’s earliest return to New York’s lineup from a back injury likely is Tuesday night’s series opener at the Atlanta BravesSEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
To be held out through weekend Lindor (back) will go through a full series of baseball activities Saturday, but he is not expected to play until Tuesday's series opener in Atlanta, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com repo...
Impact Lindor has missed six consecutive games due to back pain. With a team off day coming Monday, the Mets will give the star shortstop some additional rest, setting a tentative return date for Tuesday. While a Tuesday return isn't guaranteed, Lindor has been cleared for full baseball activities Friday and Saturday, which is encouraging. In the meantime, Luisangel Acuna should continue to start at shortstop.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Still out Saturday Lindor (back) isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday versus the Phillies.
Impact Lindor will be missing his sixth straight start Saturday as a result of the back injury he suffered last week. He went through a full workout ahead of Friday's contest, but the 30-year-old seemingly still has a few boxes to check off before returning to the starting nine. Luisangel Acuna will pick up a start at shortstop and bat ninth while Lindor sits.
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