New York Mets' Francisco Lindor prepares for an at-bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
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NEW YORK (AP) — Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor's earliest return to New York's lineup from a back injury likely is Tuesday night's series opener at the Atlanta Braves.
Lindor missed five straight games entering Saturday and had played only one inning in the past seven games.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Lindor felt better Saturday and hoped to run sprints, hit and take ground balls.