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Plays defense in MiLB game Lindor (hand) played four innings at shortstop during a minor-league spring game Tuesday, though he did not hit in the contest, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 32-year-old clearly still has some limitations in his rehab program, but returning to game action, even in a limited capacity, is significant progress for his return from right hamate bone surgery. Lindor said that he's "100 percent optimistic" that he could be available for Opening Day, which is less than three weeks away.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lindor plays Minors game, '100 percent optimistic' he can be ready for Opening Day PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Quietly on Tuesday, more than two weeks in advance of Opening Day, Francisco Lindor took a significant step back tow...

9 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Fields grounders Tuesday Lindor (hand) went through fielding drills with the other Mets infielders Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lindor did not appear to have any limitations with his surgically repaired left hand. The shortstop also recently progressed to hitting in a batting cage. It's unclear when Lindor might be cleared for game action, but he and the Mets remain optimistic about his Opening Day availability.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stearns weighs in on Lindor's status for Opening Day, RF position battle PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Francisco Lindor remains on track to be ready for Opening Day, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns s...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Still optimistic for Opening Day Lindor (hand) remains confident he'll be ready for Opening Day, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran shortstop has progressed to hitting in a batting cage as he works his way back from hamate bone surgery. Lindor won't get his normal workload in official spring training games regardless of whether he meets that timeline or not, but he thinks he'll be able to stack up enough at-bats in back-field contests to make up the difference once he's cleared for game action. Lindor slashed .267/.346/.466 with 31 homers and 31 steals over 160 games in 2025, his second career 30-30 campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mets getting to test their double-play combination as Francisco Lindor continues recovery The Mets’ double-play combination is finally getting together, albeit only in drills.

3 DAYS AGO • NYPOST.COM

WATCH: Francisco Lindor's wild dance with Kiké Hernández after Puerto Rico's World Baseball Classic win goes viral Francisco Lindor was expected to lead Team Puerto Rico at the World Baseball Classic, but a hamate bone injury spoiled those plans.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

World Baseball Classic insurance issues, explained: Why Mike Trout, Francisco Lindor and more skipped WBC | Sporting News A few notable MLB names are sitting out of the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues. Here's what you need to know.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Takes swings Wednesday Lindor (hand) took swings Wednesday for the first time since undergoing hamate bone surgery, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's a big step in Lindor's recovery, as he tries to ensure he's ready for Opening Day. The veteran shortstop has avoided setbacks in his rehab so far, but he's still a long way from having a firm timeline for spring game action. For now, Lindor will continue his hitting progression in controlled environments.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could begin swinging bat soon Lindor (hand) played catch Monday and will go through defensive drills and other baseball activities Tuesday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Impact The Mets are hopeful that Lindor will be able to swing a bat Tuesday or Wednesday as he continues to work his way back from hamate bone surgery. It likely would be dry swings initially before he gradually ramps up his progression. Lindor has a chance to be ready Opening Day for the Mets but cannot afford any bumps in the road in his recovery.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

"You are the GOAT" - Francisco Lindor shares swoon-worthy tribute to wife Katia amid hand injury layoff Francisco Lindor's hamate surgery has delayed his regular season debut for the New York Mets this season. The shortstop is expected to miss the first few weeks to complete his reha...

MARCH 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Mets' Francisco Lindor Provides Update on Injury As the calendar turns to March, Francisco Lindor is still eying Opening Day as the target for his return to the New York Mets. During an exc...

MARCH 2 • SI.COM

Exclusive | Francisco Lindor 'still optimistic' about his Mets Opening Day status as he waits for key recovery step Francisco Lindor is visible around Mets camp, sometimes behind the cages talking to teammates and other times on the field during drills.

MARCH 1 • NYPOST.COM

Mets get bad news on Francisco Lindor's potential Opening Day replacement | Sporting News This may be a serious injury for the shortstop.

FEBRUARY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mets superstar gives key update on his status for opening day Can the New York Mets ever have nice things? In this case, will Francisco Lindor be ready for Opening Day? At this point, I’m not sure how l...

FEBRUARY 27 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Mets Get Encouraging Update on Francisco Lindor The Mets got an encouraging update on Francisco Lindor’s recovery from surgery on his left hamate bone.

FEBRUARY 25 • SI.COM

Lindor has stitches removed, remains on track for Opening Day PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had the stitches removed from his surgically repaired left hand on Tuesday, keeping...

FEBRUARY 25 • MLB.COM

Could resume activities soon Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Lindor had his stitches removed from his left hand Tuesday and could begin some "impact" activities within 2-to-3 days, Max Goodman of NJ.com...

Impact Mendoza added that Lindor has experienced no complications since undergoing surgery two weeks ago to address a fractured hamate bone, and the star shortstop appears poised to begin a hitting progression in the coming days. Though it could take a bit of time for Lindor to regain his power coming off the procedure, he should be in good shape to avoid a stint on the injured list to begin the season so long as he's not dealing with any discomfort as he increases his baseball activities.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Rumors: NY Mets could reunite with $1.4M All-Star to provide infield depth behind Francisco Lindor The New York Mets may reunite with a former All-Star to provide middle-infield depth and defensive reliability behind Francisco Lindor while...

FEBRUARY 24 • BOLAVIP.COM

Nimmo squashes claims of tension in 2025 Mets' clubhouse Brandon Nimmo addressed his trade away from the Mets and his relationship with Francisco Lindor this week in an interview with The Athletic...

FEBRUARY 23 • MLB.COM

Brandon Nimmo breaks silence on rumored tension with Francisco Lindor over NY Mets captaincy Brandon Nimmo is no longer part of the New York Mets, but he recently addressed what had been portrayed as a conflict with Francisco Lindor...

FEBRUARY 23 • BOLAVIP.COM

Francisco Lindor's third New Balance signature cleat The Official Site of Major League Baseball

FEBRUARY 23 • MLB.COM

NY Mets star Francisco Lindor shares real feelings on Freddy Peralta ahead of 2026 season New York Mets star Francisco Lindor shares candid praise for Freddy Peralta’s energy and competitiveness as the team prepares for the 2026 s...

FEBRUARY 21 • BOLAVIP.COM

Mets' Francisco Lindor responds bluntly to unexpected stance from owner Steve Cohen | Sporting News This is an odd sequence in Queens.

FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Francisco Lindor Responds To Steve Cohen's Comments On Mets Captaincy: 'I Respect It'

Francisco Lindor says he respects the declaration this week by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen that there will never be a captain as long as...

FEBRUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS

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Francisco Lindor Responds To Steve Cohen's Comments On Mets Captaincy: 'I Respect It'