Lindor's Calf Strain: Mets' Leader Sidelined

0:00It's April 23rd. Welcome in. This is MLB News Today where the game meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. Francisco Lindor, the New York Met's shortstop, is sideline with a calf strain and could be out for weeks. He left last night's win over the Minnesota twins after running gingerly on the bases in the fourth inning. The 32-year-old star admits there's real concern, but he is avoiding details on the injury grade to keep his mind clear. The Met's called up Ronnie Mauricio today to take Lindor's spot, and he is batting Afe as shortstop for tonight's series finale against the twins. Manager Carlos Mendoza says imaging and MRI results show it's more serious than Juan Soto's recent calf issue from early April with multiple experts. Still reviewing everything. Lindor was just heating up, going three for five over the two games against Minnesota with a Homer and four RBI, snapping out of a slow start to the season. This hit right after the Met's ended their 12-game losing streak, the longest since 2002, making it a tough blow for the

1:02team. Lindor has been super durable since joining the Met's in 2021, missing only 52 games over six seasons, including just 12 in the last two years. He also dealt with Hamote Bone Surgery that sideline him most of spring training, adding to a rough stretch. The Met's now push forward without their leader, hoping that first win in over two weeks sparks a turn around while Lindor heals up.