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Lindor Cleared for Full Baseball Activities as MRI Is Scheduled This Week

The step advances his rehab but full‑speed running tests and a likely minor‑league rehab assignment must be passed before the Mets name a return date.

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Apr 9, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) makes a force out at second base and throws to first to complete the double play during the fourth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Mets star Francisco Lindor is expected back from the left calf strain that’s sidelined him since late April sometime later this month

Overview

  • Francisco Lindor has been sidelined since his left calf strain on April 22 and the Mets have been following a staged rehab plan.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza said Lindor will do full baseball activities during the current homestand, including batting practice and taking ground balls.
  • Mets president David Stearns confirmed Lindor is out of a walking boot and has no separate Achilles issue, and an MRI is scheduled this week to refine the timeline.
  • Lindor has not yet resumed full‑speed base running and most reports say a rehab assignment will likely be required before he rejoins the major‑league lineup.
  • Some reporters have suggested a possible late‑June return if running tests and the MRI go well but the team has not issued an official date and will base decisions on those final checks.