Francisco Lindor Returns, Newcomers Shine in Mets Camp

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is New York Metz News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Francisco Lindoor looks good to go for opening day with the Metz. Team President David Sterns confirmed he's recovering well from surgery on a stress reaction and is left hemate bone. Lindoor started tossing a ball on March 2 and has moved on to swings in the batting cage, but he'll need some grapefruit league games under his. He's the only returning starter from last year's infield crew. To shake things up, the Metz signed free agents Boba Shet and Jorge Palanco plus traded for Marcus Semyon at second base. But Shet is picking up third base this spring, while Palanco works on first. Sterns says both newcomers are grinding hard at their new spots. They're picking up the little details and showing real progress in daily drills, even if it's not perfect yet. Right now, the biggest camp battle is in right field. Star Juan Soto shifts to left, opening the door for Tyrone Taylor,

1:00Mike Talkman, and first round draft pick Carson Benj. Benj has been hot, batting 350 over 20 at bats. The bullpen has a couple spots up for grabs too. Overall, Sterns loves the team vibe, with veterans staying sharp and pushing to improve every day, which isn't always the case in spring training. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed. us-o-l-i-soli-pillow.com