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The season hasn’t started yet, but the New York Mets have suffered a major injury blow.
Star shortstop Francisco Lindor has been experiencing pain in his left hamate bone in recent days and will be evaluated by a specialist for a possible stress reaction, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns told reporters Tuesday.
Lindor, 32, will be evaluated Wednesday and the outcome of that meeting will likely determine whether he needs surgery.
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New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) watches during an at-bat against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning at Nationals Park in Washington, District of Columbia, on August 19, 2025. (Amber Searls/Image Images)
If he does, the standard recovery time is about six weeks, which would put him right around Opening Day. The Mets open the season against the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 26, which is 44 days away.
Lindor has been an iron man during his five seasons with the Mets, as well as his entire Major League career. He has not been on the injured list since joining the Mets in 2021 and has played at least 152 games in each of the last four seasons. Lindor signed a 10-year, $341 million contract with the Mets in April 2021.
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Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets hits a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in New York City, New York, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Last season, in 160 games, Lindor hit .267 with 31 home runs and 86 RBIs, along with 31 stolen bases. He was named to the National League All-Star team last season and finished 10th in NL Most Valuable Player voting.
Lindor was destined to be the only vestige of a revamped infield on Opening Day. The Mets made a splash by signing Bo Bichette to play third base, traded Marcus Semien to play second base, and signed Jorge Polanco to play first base.
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New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor throws to first for one out over Heliot Ramos of the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, California, Saturday, July 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Bichette has never played third base in his career, as he primarily played shortstop, while Polanco has only one appearance at first base. If Lindor can’t start on Opening Day, the Mets could slide Bichette to shortstop or start prospect Ronny Mauricio.
