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MRI clean for Francisco Lindor; Mets star day-to-dayThe New York Mets got some relieving news Monday when an MRI on star shortstop Francisco Lindor’s back came back clean.Lindor told reporters...
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Francisco Lindor - Expected back in 2-to-5 daysLindor 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.
ImpactLindor 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.
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Harrison Bader - Retreats to benchBader is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactEven though Starling Marte (forearm) is on the bench for the second day in a row, the Mets won't make room in the outfield for Bader, who had started in center field in each of the previous four contests. Instead, Tyrone Taylor will get the starting nod in center after he went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Philadelphia.
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Starling Marte - Out Monday with forearm injuryMarte (forearm) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactHe'll be on the bench for a second day in a row while he tends to a forearm injury, which he suffered when he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's game against the Phillies. The Mets are viewing Marte as day-to-day, and the expectation is that he'll avoid a stint on the injured list. Jesse Winker will cover right field in Marte's stead Monday.
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Francisco Lindor - Not in Monday's lineupLindor (back) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactLindor 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
Philadelphia Phillies at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictionsThe Philadelphia Phillies (90-59) and the Milwaukee Brewers (86-63) open a 3-game series on Monday. First pitch from American Family Field i...
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