Francisco Lindor was removed from tonight’s game with left calf tightness.
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 17: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets looks on against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
On Wednesday night, the New York Mets are playing the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field.
The Mets came into the night in the middle of a 12-game losing streak.
Francisco Lindor had two hits, one RBI and one run in his first two at-bats.
During the game, Lindor got hurt.
The Mets have now made an announcement (via X).
They wrote: “Francisco Lindor was removed from tonight’s game with left calf tightness.”
Francisco Lindor was removed from tonight’s game with left calf tightness.
Lindor came into the night batting .209 with 19 hits, two home runs, four RBI’s, 13 runs and two stolen bases in his first 23 games of the season.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
Anthony DiComo: “Breaking: Francisco Lindor has exited tonight’s Mets game after four innings. Lindor appeared to grimace rounding third base on a Francisco Alvarez double. Bo Bichette is replacing him at shortstop, with Brett Baty playing third.”
@SleeperMets: “The play where Francisco Lindor supposedly got hurt: Looked very slow running the bases, and remained on the ground after sliding into home. A nightmare injury for the Mets.”
Max Goodman: “Juan Soto had a right calf strain. He originally exited a game after running first to third and exited with right calf tightness. Four innings into his return from the IL tonight, Francisco Lindor was removed with left calf tightness after running first to home. Nightmare start to this season continues for the Mets.”
Pat Ragazzo: “Francisco Lindor has left calf tightness, per the Mets The same day that Juan Soto returned from a right calf strain”
Lindor is in his sixth year playing for the Mets.
Despite a slow start to this season, he is coming off a year where he made his fifth MLB All-Star Game.
Before the Mets, Lindor spent six years playing for the Cleveland Guardians.
His injury will be something to monitor going forward, as the Mets struggling has been one of the hottest topics in the MLB.
GettyFrancisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.
The Mets are currently at the bottom of the National League East with the worst record in baseball (7-16).
They have one more game against the Twins before they open up a series with the Colorado Rockies (also at home).
Last season, the Mets missed the MLB playoffs (after making the 2024 NLCS).
Lindor reached the World Series with the Guardians (2016).
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