Francisco Lindor's Mets return scuttled by Atlanta weather chaos
Francisco Lindor was set for a return to the Mets’ starting lineup Wednesday, provided the team actually plays.
It turned out to be merely a theoretical Mets lineup, but it was an encouraging one for the club.
After missing eight straight games with lower back discomfort, Francisco Lindor was penciled in atop the order and at shortstop before Wednesday’s faceoff against the Braves at Truist Park was postponed.
“He was feeling good today, so that’s why he was in the lineup,” manager Carlos Mendoza said after storms and Hurricane Helene pushed the series to a potential doubleheader Monday conclusion. “He’s going to work out, hit in the cages, move around, see how he continues to progress.”
Mendoza said he can envision the couple days break, the Mets not playing until Friday in Milwaukee, as a positive for Lindor, who has played in 1 ½ innings since his back began ailing on Sept. 13.
He attempted to play Sept. 15, was quickly pulled when it became apparent he could not, and has attempted to work his way back since.
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