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Lindor Hamate Surgery Casts Doubt on Opener
28 Feb
Summary
- Lindor's Opening Day status uncertain due to hamate bone surgery.
- Mets infield reshuffled with Bichette at third, Semien at second.
- Kessinger suffers knee injury, potentially impacting infield depth.
New York Mets' Opening Day plans are facing uncertainty as All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor recovers from surgery on his hamate bone. Lindor recently had his stitches removed and is expected to begin baseball activities soon.
Meanwhile, the Mets have adjusted their infield alignment. Bo Bichette, acquired in the offseason, will play third base, with Marcus Semien at second base and Jorge Polanco at first. This configuration depends on Lindor's readiness for the March 26th opener.
Further complicating matters, infielder Grae Kessinger, a non-roster invitee, suffered a left knee injury that "didn't look too good," according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Kessinger is scheduled for an MRI, potentially impacting the team's infield depth.
