Francisco Lindor to play in simulated game as he nears return
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:55 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Mets infielder Francisco Lindor is scheduled to participate in a two-inning simulated game on June 12, marking a significant step in his recovery. Lindor has been sidelined since April 22 due to a left calf strain and has recently increased his activity level, including running, fielding, and batting practice. The Mets plan to evaluate his readiness for a minor league rehab assignment after this week's activities. Lindor was hitting.286 in 14 games before his injury.
- •Lindor has been out since April 22 due to injury.
- •He is set to play a two-inning simulated game on June 12.
- •Mets will assess his readiness for a rehab assignment next week.
- •Lindor was batting.286 before his injury.
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — Francisco Lindor plays simulated game, Mets expect SS to return by end of June
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Mets SS Francisco Lindor could be back by the end of June
- 11:53 PMESPN MLB — Mets SS Lindor (calf) could return end of June
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' Francisco Lindor to play in two-inning simulated game Friday as he draws closer to return
"Manager Carlos Mendoza said Lindor, who suffered a strained left calf while running the bases against the Minnesota Twins on April 22, played a two-inning simulated game Friday.
"Francisco Lindor has started playing simulated games and Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is hopeful the shortstop can return to the team by the end of June.
"Lindor faced a minor-league pitcher and played two innings at shortstop, but did not run the bases in a simulated game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 12:55 AMFrancisco Lindor plays simulated game, Mets expect SS to return by end of June
Lindor faced a minor-league pitcher and played two innings at shortstop, but did not run the bases in a simulated game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 12:07 AMMets SS Francisco Lindor could be back by the end of June
Manager Carlos Mendoza said Lindor, who suffered a strained left calf while running the bases against the Minnesota Twins on April 22, played a two-inning simulated game Friday.
- ESPN MLBJun 12, 2026, 11:53 PMMets SS Lindor (calf) could return end of June
Francisco Lindor has started playing simulated games and Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is hopeful the shortstop can return to the team by the end of June.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 3:22 PMMets' Francisco Lindor to play in two-inning simulated game Friday as he draws closer to return
Mets infielder Francisco Lindor is reportedly set to take a big step towards a potential return on Friday.
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