Mets avoid calamity with Francisco Lindor’s back injury update
Francisco Lindor received the good news following an MRI on his lower back on Monday that he is expected to play again during the regular season. On the other hand, he won't be joining the Mets right away. The Mets shortstop said he will miss three to five days, but it could only be two […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor set for MRI after back soreness
PHILADELPHIA — Francisco Lindor returned to the Mets lineup but not for long, and with his bad back, it's unclear what the Mets will get out of their shortstop for the rest of the season. The shortstop left the game Saturday because of back pain he experienced in Friday's win, then left before the bottom […]
Mets’ stars can’t let season spiral into a Francisco Lindor what-if
PHILADELPHIA — Luis Ángel Acuña jogged onto base as a shortstop in the bottom of the second inning Sunday, sounding the alarm that had been sounded a day earlier when Francisco Lindor missed his first game of the season. Lindor had been determined to get in the starting lineup, but it was clear his back […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana open to bullpen move if Kodai Senga returns
PHILADELPHIA — Manager Jose Quintana is a big supporter of Kodai Senga returning to the pitching staff after recovering from a strained left calf that has sidelined him since July. And the left-hander said Sunday that he's willing to pitch in relief if necessary to make space for Senga. “I'm focused on my next start, […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor hoping to play in ‘next 14 games that we have left’
PHILADELPHIA — Pitcher Francisco Lindor missed Saturday's first game of the season because of a sore back, eliminating the possibility of him playing all 162 games for the Mets this year. “That wasn't my goal,” Lindor said after the Mets' 6-4 loss to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. “My goal is to be there […]
Bryce Harper’s two homers ruins outing for Mets’ Luis Severino
PHILADELPHIA — Luis Severino pitched a dominant performance for the majority of Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The exception was when he hit two home runs against right-hander Bryce Harper. “I couldn't hit anybody but Harper,” Severino said after the 6-4 loss to Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park. “Harper was the only guy that […]
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 […]
Mets cough up lead in crushing loss to rival Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — The first rule when playing against the Phillies, especially in their ballpark, is to never let your guard down after building an early lead. Though the Mets were without Francisco Lindor, they still looked comfortable on Saturday after blowing a four-run lead in the third inning. But that was the only score the […]
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 […]