The New York Mets placed shortstop Francisco Lindor on the 10-day injured list Thursday, one day after he strained his left calf during their 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins that snapped a 12-game losing streak. The team recalled Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse to fill the roster spot.
An MRI Thursday confirmed the strain after Lindor injured his calf rounding third base on Francisco Alvarez's double in the fourth inning of Wednesday's game at Citi Field. The injury appears more serious than the recent Grade 1 calf strain that sidelined Juan Soto for about two and a half weeks. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated Lindor will be out 'quite a bit,' with no firm timetable, though the star infielder hopes to return before midseason. Lindor, who was 7-for-17 with a homer and four RBIs in the five games prior to the injury (.226/.314/.355 overall), expressed disappointment but trust in the training staff. Mauricio, boasting a .987 OPS in 15 Triple-A games, will handle most shortstop duties, with Bo Bichette remaining at third base. The Mets sit at 8-16, last in the NL.
