FRANCISCO LINDOR NEWS

Will be held out again Thursday Lindor (back) will remain out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.

Impact Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated Wednesday that Lindor was unlikely to be ready to play in the series opener versus the Phillies, and Martino has confirmed that the National League MVP candidate will indeed miss his fourth straight start with a back injury. The good news is that Lindor did resume baseball activities Wednesday, per Martino, so progress is being made. Lindor noted Monday after being examined that he expected to miss anywhere from two to five days, and it's going to be toward the latter end of that timetable, at minimum. Luisangel Acuna has started at shortstop of the Mets in each of the last two contests.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out until at least Friday Lindor (back) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mets manager Carlos Mendoza implied that Lindor is also unlikely to play in Thursday's series opener versus the Phillies. Wednesday's absence will be the third straight game he's missed due to a back injury. Lindor is expected to return before the end of the regular season, but it remains a bit of a mystery as to when exactly it might happen. Luisangel Acuna is getting another start at shortstop Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luisangel Acuña's huge game for the Mets hurts older brother's team, the Braves, in NL playoff race

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SEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alonso and Acuña power Mets past Nationals 10-1 to increase wild card lead

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SEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absence continuing Tuesday Lindor (back) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 30-year-old said Monday that he could return to the lineup within the next 2-to-5 days, so it's not a surprise he remains out of the starting nine for Tuesday's contest. Lindor should be back in action for the Mets later this week, assuming he can avoid a setback with the nagging back injury. Rookie Luisangel Acuna is starting at shortstop Tuesday for New York.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 17 • MLB.COM

Mets beat Nationals 2-1 on Marte's single in 10th inning

Starling Marte lined a game-ending single in the 10th inning that lifted the New York Mets to a critical 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Francisco Lindor's MRI shows no structural damage as Mets SS aims for return

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SEPTEMBER 16

Expected back in 2-to-5 days Lindor said Monday that he expects to return to the lineup within the next 2-to-5 days after an MRI on his back revealed no structural damage, SNY.tv reports.

Impact Lindor said a specific timetable will "depend on how my back reacts," but he expects to be back before the end of the regular season. The shortstop had to exit two of the last three games and didn't play at all in the other contest because of a nagging back problem. He is out of the lineup again Monday versus the Nationals, but it sounds like he should return at some point this week. Jose Iglesias is at shortstop for the series opener against the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Lindor (back) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Lindor is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his back after renewed soreness forced his exit from Sunday's game versus the Phillies. There's no word yet on the results of that exam, but he will miss at least one more start. Jose Iglesias is at shortstop and batting leadoff for the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Francisco Lindor to get scan of sore back after leaving game for second time in three days

Mets All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor will have an MRI on his sore back after it forced him out of a game for the second time in three days

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heading for MRI Lindor (back) said after Sunday's loss to the Phillies that he will undergo an MRI on Monday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old had been playing through some back problems for a couple weeks before he aggravated the injury Friday, and he was lifted from Sunday's contest after playing just one and a half innings. Lindor should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus Washington.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Departs early Sunday Lindor (back) was removed from Sunday's game against the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Lindor rejoined the lineup after a one-game absence due to lower-back soreness and singled to lead off the game, but he never quite looked comfortable and was replaced in the field for the bottom of the second inning. The 30-year-old should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus the Nationals. Luisangel Acauna has replaced him at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Linder (back) is in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact The 30-year-old sat out of Saturday's contest after leaving Friday's game due to lower-back soreness, but he hit in the batting cage Sunday morning and has been cleared to rejoin the lineup. Lindor has a .912 OPS with three homers and two steals through 11 games in September as he and Shohei Ohtani continue to push each other in the race for National League MVP.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies and Mets meet in series rubber match

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SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Infield prospect Luisangel Acuña gets 2 hits in big league debut with the Mets

Luisangel Acuña had two hits in his major league debut with the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Lindor (back) isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Back soreness forced Lindor to make an early exit from Friday's game in the seventh inning, and he'll need at least one more day to recover before returning to the Mets' starting nine. While he rests, Luisangel Acuna will make his MLB debut starting at shortstop and batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Lindor (back) isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Back soreness forced Lindor to make an early exit from Friday's game in the seventh inning, and he'll need at least one more day to recover before returning to the Mets' starting nine. While Lindor rests, Luisangel Acuna will make his MLB debut, starting at shortstop and batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mets bring 1-0 series lead over Phillies into game 2

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SEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alvarez, Nimmo, Bader hit 3 run homers to lead Mets over Phillies 11-3 for 12th win in 14 games

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SEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves with back soreness Lindor was removed from Friday's game versus the Phillies with lower-back soreness.

Impact Lindor went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored before his back forced him out of the game in the seventh inning. It's unclear how severe his injury is, but Eddy Alvarez could be in line to start at shortstop if Lindor needs to sit out Saturday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 13 • MLB.COM