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Francisco Lindor Undergoes Right Elbow Debridement, Mets Expect Him Ready for Spring 2026

The team characterized the procedure as preventive following lingering late-season discomfort.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 26: A view of a New York Mets baseball cap in the dugout during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets looks on during the third inning of the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 26, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
New York Mets' Francisco Lindor stands on first after hitting a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Overview

  • The Mets announced the shortstop recently had a right elbow debridement and indicated no expected delay to the start of his 2026 season.
  • SNY’s Andy Martino reported the operation was a minor cleanup performed shortly after the season, with full Spring Training availability anticipated.
  • This marks Lindor’s second procedure on the same elbow after bone spurs were removed following the 2023 season.
  • Lindor played through soreness and a fractured pinky toe in 2025, appearing in 160 games with a .267/.346/.466 line, 31 home runs and 31 steals.
  • Team and media reports described the surgery as maintenance, with plans to monitor his ramp-up and throwing progression during camp.