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Francisco Lindor Close to Mets Return After Second Triple‑A Rehab Game

A simulated game and a rest day would give the Mets the back-to-back reps trainers want before clearing him to rejoin the lineup.

Overview

  • Lindor played a full nine‑inning rehab game for Triple‑A Syracuse on June 21 and finished 0‑for‑4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored while handling multiple defensive chances.
  • The Mets want to see Lindor in back‑to‑back game action and plan to stage a simulated game at Citi Field to create that sequence because there are no minor‑league games on Monday.
  • If the simulated outing goes as planned and trainers sign off, the club could activate Lindor as soon as Wednesday, with a rest day scheduled between the simulated game and the activation.
  • Upon activation Lindor is expected to resume everyday shortstop duties, Bo Bichette would move to third base and Brett Baty would shift to a super‑sub role, changing the infield alignment.
  • The team has used a controlled rehab plan of staged simulated games plus brief Triple‑A appearances to evaluate Lindor at game speed while limiting innings and monitoring him closely before a return.