Francisco Lindor’s return may not be enough to salvage spiraling Mets mess
Francisco Lindor is expected to return to the Mets in mid-June, but his presence may not be enough to turn the team's fortunes around. The Mets are struggling with one of the worst offenses in baseball and face a challenging schedule ahead. Additionally, they are still missing several key players, including Lindor himself, which complicates their comeback efforts.
- ▪Francisco Lindor is expected back the third week of June after recovering from a calf injury.
- ▪The Mets currently have one of the worst offenses in baseball, ranking 29th in OPS.
- ▪The team is facing a tougher schedule and is still without four starting position players.
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Jon Heyman Francisco Lindor’s return may not be enough to salvage spiraling Mets mess By Jon Heyman Published June 4, 2026, 8:02 p.m. ET Francisco Lindor reacts in the dugout in the eighth inning during a game against the Reds earlier this season. Corey Sipkin for New York Post The Mets aren’t saying anything officially, but word is star shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) is expected back the third week of June. That isn’t a moment too soon. It might actually be too late. The Mets have issues as they try to mount a comeback: 1) They have close to the worst offense in baseball (.652 OPS ranks 29th); 2) They have multiple starters they only feel comfortable using following an opener; 3) Their schedule is getting harder now; and 4) They still have four starting position players, including…
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