Mets' Lindor Injured: No Return Timeline Set

New York Mets' star shortstop Francisco Lindor is currently sidelined due to a left calf strain, with no definitive timeline set for his return. As of April 25, 2026, Lindor is wearing a protective boot on his lower left leg for a week and will undergo follow-up imaging in three weeks for re-evaluation.

Lindor sustained the injury on Wednesday night while scoring a run against the Minnesota Twins. This comes shortly after the team welcomed back outfielder Juan Soto, who had been on the injured list with a less severe right calf strain. Ronny Mauricio was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to fill the shortstop position.

The Mets have also made other roster moves, optioning pitcher Christian Scott and selecting the contract of reliever Carl Edwards Jr. Pitcher David Peterson is slated to pitch next Wednesday against Washington, possibly in a bulk-relief role.

First baseman Jorge Polanco is considered week-to-week with a bruised right wrist and bursitis in his left heel, while reliever A.J. Minter is on track to return in early May from lat surgery.

These injuries have occurred during a challenging period for the Mets, who recently snapped a 12-game losing streak, their longest since August 2002. Despite the setbacks, team leadership expresses confidence in the team's underlying quality.