The New York Mets might be getting some vital reinforcements again within the coming weeks.
As reported by MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has a secret goal return date of June 20.
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According to MLB insider Joel Sherman of The New York Post, Lindor is scheduled to play a two-inning sim recreation on each side of the ball on Friday. However, Lindor remains to be at the very least per week away from returning.
That being mentioned, it is a very optimistic signal that Lindor goes to be enjoying in a sim recreation tomorrow. He will possible want some type of a rehab task earlier than rejoining the Mets.
Mets supervisor Carlos Mendoza informed reporters earlier within the week that Lindor was going to be doing full baseball actions together with operating the bases on the crew’s homestand.
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Lindor has been on the injured record since April 23 with a left calf pressure. Missing this a lot time on account of damage is uncommon for Lindor, who has performed in at the very least 152 video games in every of the final 4 seasons.
The 32-year-old was off to his typical sluggish begin in 2026, however was heating up earlier than he went down together with his calf damage. In his final seven video games, Lindor was slashing .360/.385/.640 with two residence runs.
Sherman additionally reported that Jorge Polanco might DH in rehab video games subsequent week. Polanco’s rehab task was shut down final weekend on account of recurring soreness in his ankle. He was despatched again to New York to be reevaluated and acquired an MRI that got here again clear, per Mendoza.
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Polanco, who was signed to a two-year, $40 million deal within the offseason to play first base, will possible solely DH upon his return from the IL.
Polanco, 32, landed on the IL on April 15 on account of a proper wrist contusion and Achilles bursitis. The wrist subject is totally healed, however his Achilles bursitis has been an issue all yr.
The veteran infielder has handled a slew of damage woes all through his 13-year profession.
The Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday by a rating of 5-4 to keep away from a three-game sweep. Regardless, the Mets are nonetheless 30-38 on the season and in final place within the National League East.
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The hope is that Lindor and Polanco can return in time to assist the Mets make a run at a Wild Card spot (5.5 video games again of the third and last place). It appears like each infielders ought to be capable to come again within the close to future.
This story was initially revealed by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2026, the place it first appeared within the MLB part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.