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Francisco Lindor likely to miss spring training with calf injury

Francisco Lindor strained his right calf.

That’s a blunt and stubby lede, but the news is, too.

Francisco Lindor has sustained a right calf strain while preparing for ST. He has started rehab & is expected to return to Major League game activity in 7-to-9 weeks.

Get well soon & keep smiling!

We are confident that everyone will handle this news calmly & rationally ... pic.twitter.com/x19uXFClGC— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) February 8, 2019

The 7-9 week timetable means that the All-Star shortstop might be ready to return to Major League action in time for Opening Day.