Overview
- The Double-A game on Friday marked Lindor's first game action since April 22, when he left with a left calf strain, and he went 1-for-4 while playing six innings at shortstop for Binghamton.
- The Mets plan to evaluate Lindor after a second rehab outing this weekend and have said he could be activated after just two rehab appearances because he already completed simulated batting and defensive work at Citi Field.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza emphasized that Lindor will report how he feels and whether he needs more at-bats, leaving the final timeline partly in the player's hands.
- Lindor was hitting .226 with a .669 OPS in 24 games before the injury and the Mets sit 34-41 and 13.5 games back in the NL East, so his return would address a lineup that has struggled in his absence.
- Medical caution remains central to the plan with MRIs, running tests and staged game reps shaping the next steps, and the club will monitor his postgame recovery and Saturday appearance for any setback or signs he is ready for activation.