Overview
- Francisco Lindor played a full nine-inning rehab game for Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday and displayed live at-bats, a walk, a stolen base and multiple defensive plays.
- The Mets want Lindor to complete back-to-back game-type outings and plan to use a simulated game at Citi Field to provide the second rep because there are no minor-league games the next day.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza said Lindor is "getting close," and the club is targeting a possible activation around Wednesday after a simulated game and a rest day.
- Lindor has been on the injured list since straining his left calf on April 22, and the team has followed a staged plan of simulated work, imaging and limited minor-league innings to protect his health.
- If activated, Lindor will return to the starting shortstop role, Bo Bichette will move to third base, and Brett Baty is expected to take a super-sub role, a change that should alter the Mets’ lineup and bench usage.