Mets Injury Updates: The latest on Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert Jr, and A.J. Minter

Apr 5, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Jorge Polanco (11) stands in the on deck during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. / D. Ross Cameron - Imagn Images

Polanco’s ankle still symptomatic

The Mets will be without Jorge Polanco a bit longer as well, as he continues recovering from bursitis in his Achilles.

Stearns said Polanco’s ankle continues to show signs, and they have to get it asymptomatic before he can work his way back into the lineup.

“We have good days and then it flares up,” he said. “We need to get the ankle asymptomatic so we know he can go out on a daily basis, run the bases freely, and we’re not there yet.”

The team is currently following protocols put forward by specialists in that area, which have not recommended shutting Polanco down completely.

The veteran began the season but quickly developed the issue.

He played just two games at 1B then was in and out of the lineup as the DH before landing on the IL on April 18.

Polanco resumed baseball activities over the past few weeks, but hasn’t been able to take the next step in his recovery with the issue continuing to flare up.

Next step for A.J. Minter

The left-hander doesn’t appear far off from resuming his rehab assignment after completing a successful bullpen session on Tuesday at Citi Field.

Minter is expected to toss at least one more bullpen later this week.

He’ll then head to the minors to continue building up, but could be back up with the big-league club before long.

Stearns said a two-to-three week timeline is about right.

Minter, of course, wasn’t too far off from making his return to the Mets' bullpen before left hip discomfort caused him to pause his rehab last week.

He’d allowed just three runs (one earned) over eight appearances, at the time.