Francisco Lindor nears return to Mets lineup after rehab stint
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Francisco Lindor is close to rejoining the Mets after rehabbing a left calf strain at Triple-A Syracuse. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reported Lindor performed well during a recent game, contributing to Syracuse's 5-3 victory. Lindor is set to participate in a simulated game on June 22 at Citi Field. He has been on the injured list since April 22.
- •Lindor is rehabbing at Triple-A Syracuse.
- •Mets won 5-3 with Lindor contributing today.
- •Lindor is scheduled for a simulated game at Citi Field.
- •He has been out since April 22 due to a calf strain.
- 11:40 PMESPN MLB — Mets' Lindor to play at least 1 more rehab game
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Lindor to play at least one minor league rehab game before Mets decide to activate him
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Francisco Lindor 'getting close' to returning to Mets lineup
"Francisco Lindor will play at least one more minor league rehab game before the New York Mets decide to activate their shortstop from the injured list following a two-month absence because of a strained left calf. Lindor will play his third rehab game Tuesday when he plays for Triple-A Syracuse.
"Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor, currently rehabbing his left calf strain at Triple-A Syracuse, is nearing a return to the major league lineup. He is set to play a simulated game at Citi Field on Monday, June 22 to maintain his workload.
"Francisco Lindor will play his third rehab game Tuesday for Triple-A Syracuse, at which point the Mets will assess whether to activate their shortstop from the injured list after a two-month absence because of a strained left calf.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 22, 2026, 11:40 PMMets' Lindor to play at least 1 more rehab game
Francisco Lindor will play his third rehab game Tuesday for Triple-A Syracuse, at which point the Mets will assess whether to activate their shortstop from the injured list after a two-month absence because of a strained left calf.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 10:19 PMLindor to play at least one minor league rehab game before Mets decide to activate him
Francisco Lindor will play at least one more minor league rehab game before the New York Mets decide to activate their shortstop from the injured list following a two-month absence because of a strained left calf. Lindor will play his third rehab game Tuesday when he plays for Triple-A Syracuse.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 9:48 PMFrancisco Lindor 'getting close' to returning to Mets lineup
Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor, currently rehabbing his left calf strain at Triple-A Syracuse, is nearing a return to the major league lineup. He is set to play a simulated game at Citi Field on Monday, June 22 to maintain his workload.
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