Latest News About Francisco Lindor

Here are the latest widely reported updates on Francisco Lindor:

• Lindor is dealing with a left calf strain for Mets, with managers and reporters noting there is no firm timetable for his return as of mid-May 2026. MRI results and ongoing evaluation were expected to help clarify a timeline, but as of now he remains out and continuing rehabilitation work [CBS Sports coverage of Mets updates and MRI status].[2]
• Multiple outlets (including SNY reporting and AF-related summaries) have indicated that Lindor started with rest and then progressed to strength training, but there is still no concrete date for his return to baseball activities; imaging results were described as healing but not definitive for a return plan [FOX Sports update, SNY/Steve Gelbs reporting; ].
• RotoWire’s latest notes around May 12, 2026, mention an MRI to assess recovery from the calf strain, with the potential for a clearer timeline if imaging is favorable. He had been out since April 22 and his current slash line through 105 plate appearances was .226/.314/.335 in that span.[1]

Context and what to watch next:

• A medical-imaging update (MRI results) around the mid-to-late May window is typically used to gauge when a player can begin baseball activities again. Expect Mets communications or credible beat reporters (e.g., SNY, The Athletic) to provide a timetable once imaging is reviewed and rehab progress is assessed.[3][1][2]
• If Lindor resumes baseball activities, look for reports on ramp-up schedule, return-to-field timeline, and any setbacks in calf recovery from trusted outlets like The Athletic, Mets beat writers, and MLB.com updates.[1][2][3]

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