In the meantime, Mets prospect Luisangel Acuña will continue to fill in for Lindor at shorstop, where he’s done an impressive job. In seven games, Acuña is 8-for-23 (.348 batting average) with four extra-base hits, including two home runs and five RBIs.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza provided an update on when his team is targeting Francisco Lindor's return to the field.

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.

After missing four straight games with back tightness, Francisco Lindor received a facet injection in his back before Thursday's game.

NEW YORK — Mets shorstop Francisco Lindor showed no signs of discomfort when he walked into the Mets clubhouse on Thursday. The best-dressed person in the room by a mile — no surprise there — he wore the same smile he has on every day and greeted his teammates on the way to his locker.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns isn't surprised to see this group step up down the stretch with star Francisco Lindor sidelined with a back injury.

SNY insider Andy Martino says there's "deep relief" on the New York Mets' end after Francisco Lindor left Sunday's game early.

During the second inning of the New York Mets game against the Washington Nationals, shortstop Francisco Lindor left game action. Lindor's return to the lineup lasted only one at-bat and one defensive inning.

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was not in the starting lineup once again for Thursday's opener of a key four-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies.Lindor missed each of the M