Overview
- The Mets scheduled Francisco Lindor to play two innings on both offense and defense in a simulated game on Friday as the next step in his calf‑strain rehab.
- Lindor told reporters he 'can do everything' and is 'checking all the boxes,' and a private June 20 target for his return was reported by Jon Heyman.
- Team officials and beat writers repeatedly stressed that Lindor still appears at least a week from returning because he must pass game‑speed running and on‑field tests.
- Lindor has played just 24 games this season after a February hamate‑bone procedure and was hitting .226/.314/.355 before the April 22 calf injury reduced his availability.
- The Mets have shuffled their infield and carried several injuries while the offense struggles, so a cautious but timely Lindor return could change lineup construction and influence trade‑deadline decisions.