Lindor's Injury: Mets' Fantasy Pivots

0:00On April 24, Metz fans are riding high with Juan Soto back in the lineup, but now Francisco Lindor is sidelined with a calf strain. He's on the 10-day injured list, though the team says expect three to four weeks out, and some docs think it could stretch to six to eight. Lindor was just heating up with four RBI's in his last two games, but his season stats sit at 226 batting average and only five RBI's total. It opens the door for Ronnie Mauricio to step up a shortstop or third base, rotating with Boba Shed. Mauricio brings power and slick defense, making him a solid stash for fantasy rosters, even if he's ice cold so far, with one hit and eight ad bats this. Year. Fantasy managers feel the sting hardest. Lindor's ranked 17th as shortstop, so time to hit the waiver wire or bench. Metz have won two straight without him, but it's a raw deal after landing Soto, who missed less than three weeks for his own strain. Top waiver targets right now, Zander Bogartz, from the Padres, owned in under 50% of leagues.

1:03He's hitting 289 with four homers and an 810 OPS and under 100 at bat's prime top 10 shortstop vibes. Then there's Mickey Moniak of the Rockies. The hottest hitter out there at 324, with eight dingers and a 1097 OPSN. 72 played appearances, rostered in under 40%. Keep an eye on these moves as the Metz push forward. Fantasy pivots like these could make or break your squad this season. New York Metz news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the field and beyond.