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Francisco Lindor, Cal Raleigh Updates Leave Mets, Mariners With Questions
TL;DR
Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets is recovering from a calf strain, with positive signs of healing reported. However, there is currently no timetable for his return to the field.
Key points
- Francisco Lindor is recovering from a calf strain.
- Lindor has been out since April 22.
- Recent updates show signs of healing in his calf.
- No timetable for his return has been established.
Francisco LindorNew York Mets
New York Mets star Francisco Lindor
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
There are a handful of superstars across Major League Baseball dealing with injuries right now.
There are few teams being hit harder right now than the New York Mets. Superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor has been on the shelf since April 22 due to a calf strain. Any time you hear about a calf injury, it isn't great. Calf injuries are tricky — like every other soft-tissue injury — and need to be treated very carefully in large part because of the Achilles. On Thursday, the Mets did get a positive update, though. Anthony DiComo of MLB.comreported that Lindor's calf is showing "showing signs of healing," although there is no timetable for a return yet.
"Francisco Lindor (calf strain) is 'showing signs of healing,' per Carlos Mendoza, based off his last MRI. But Lindor is not close to baseball activities, and therefore is not close at all to a return," DiComo wrote on X.
The Mets had another scare with Juan Soto leaving the club's contest early, but he avoided anything serious.
On the same day that the Mets got an update about their injured star, so too did the Seattle Mariners. Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reported that Cal Raleigh doesn't have a timetable for a return yet.
Q&A
What is the current status of Francisco Lindor's injury?
Francisco Lindor is recovering from a calf strain, and recent reports indicate that his injury is showing signs of healing.
When is Francisco Lindor expected to return to the Mets?
There is no specific timetable for Francisco Lindor's return to the Mets as of now.
How serious is a calf strain injury in baseball?
Calf strain injuries can be serious and tricky to recover from, requiring careful treatment to avoid complications like Achilles injuries.
