Mets SS Francisco Lindor scratched with soreness on his right side, ending streak
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was scratched from the lineup due to soreness on his proper facet about half-hour earlier than the primary pitch Friday evening in opposition to Atlanta, ending his streak of consecutive video games performed at 223.
Lindor stated he “felt something” whereas stretching earlier than batting follow. He continued his early work after which visited the coach’s room, the place New York’s medical employees determined he ought to sit out the sport. He will bear testing Saturday.
“We have one of the best training staffs in the league, so whatever you guys think is best,” Lindor stated. “I want to play, but I’ve been through a situation where I tried to play through it and didn’t work out in my favor.”
Lindor missed 5 weeks in 2021 with a proper indirect pressure.
“Doesn’t even compare,” he stated. “That one felt bad. I could barely take off my shirt.”
Lindor has been one of many few brilliant spots this season for the retooled Mets, who’re 52-63 after dealing away six veterans on the commerce deadline. He is hitting .440 throughout a seven-game hitting streak and batting .246 total with 22 homers, 69 RBIs, 18 stolen bases and an .803 OPS.
“He’s a tough guy. He plays through a lot of things,” supervisor Buck Showalter stated.
Lindor hadn’t missed a recreation since June 2, 2022, when he sat out in opposition to the Los Angeles Dodgers after slamming a lodge door on his finger. He began all however one of many Mets’ first 114 video games this season. The 29-year-old switch-hitter appeared as a pinch-hitter June 17 hours after his spouse, Katia, gave delivery to the couple’s second little one.
“The disappointment doesn’t come from not playing 162,” stated Lindor, considered one of 10 main leaguers to take part in all his crew’s video games this season earlier than Friday. “The disappointment comes from not being out there with the boys against a really good team. Coming out with a jersey not on me, it was weird. It’s a weird feeling.”
New York changed Lindor at shortstop with Jonathan Araúz, who batted ninth and went 0 for two with a pair of walks in a 7-0 loss to the Braves.
