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What Luisangel Acuña’s role could be now that Francisco Lindor is back

MILWAUKEE — Luis Sangel Acuña's magical September may have come to an early end, but manager Carlos Mendoza believes the player can carve a new niche. Francisco Lindor returned to the top of the lineup and at shortstop on Friday, leaving Acuña out of the lineup. “He's going to continue to be an important part […]

Mets were ‘seriously listening’ on Luisangel Acuna offers at trade deadline

Luis Ángel Acuña's incredible run with the Mets almost didn't happen. Washington Post reporter Jon Heyman reported this week that David Stearns and team “listened seriously” to Acuña at this year's trade deadline but ultimately decided against dealing the rookie shortstop. The Mets instead made a series of moves in late July, acquiring starting pitcher […]

Luisangel Acuna helping Mets weather Francisco Lindor injury

Francisco Lindor took to the field before Wednesday's game against the Nationals, playing catch and doing some light agility drills. But the shortstop has been plagued by back soreness since leaving Friday's game at Philadelphia after stepping awkwardly onto second base. He pitched one inning on Sunday before leaving the game with an injury. Luisángel […]

Luisangel Acuna crushes first MLB homer during huge Mets night

Moments after Carlos Mendoza praised Luis Ángel Acuña's poise on the field, the rookie made an ugly error that allowed an earned run in the top of the third inning on Tuesday. But in the bottom of the inning, Acuña erased the mistake with a 109 mph rocket to left-center field for a game-tying double. […]

Pete Alonso, Luisangel Acuna propel Mets past Nationals

The Mets were without Francisco Lindor again on Tuesday night and came back to beat the Nationals again to move one step closer to a playoff berth. This time, the offense looked good despite lacking a leadoff hitter, scoring four runs in the third inning to win 10-1 at Citi Field. Pete Alonso led the […]

Mets’ Luisangel Acuna has two-hit night in long-awaited MLB debut

PHILADELPHIA — It was a disappointing loss, but Luisángel Acuña made his long-awaited MLB debut for the Mets on Saturday and impressed at the plate. The 22-year-old filled in for the injured Francisco Lindor at shortstop and had two hits in a 6-4 loss to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Acuña was promoted from […]

Francisco Lindor out of Mets’ lineup with back issue, Luisangel Acuña to debut

The Mets will be without their MVP candidate in their starting lineup on Saturday. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters that pitcher Francisco Lindor will not start Saturday against the Phillies because he hurt his back in Friday's win. Stearns added that Lindor could potentially come off the bench. Francisco Lindor is […]

Mets calling up Luisangel Acuña in depth move for final stretch

PHILADELPHIA — Luis Ángel Acuña will get his chance with the Mets after all this season. The versatile prospect went undesignated by the team when rosters were expanded earlier this month, but the team is looking for more flexibility with its bench players and the 22-year-old Acuña is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse […]

Mets considered Luisangel Acuña for expanded roster

CHICAGO — Pablo Reyes' speed and versatility were two attractive traits for Mets executives as they considered adding to the roster in September. The team designated the veteran utility man for assignment Sunday from Triple-A Syracuse University with an eye on bolstering its bench. Reyes appeared in 21 games for the Red Sox this season […]