Spring Shower Revival: Lindor Lights Up Mets' Season Post-Surgery Success
Lindor complained of pain in his left hand before spring training and a medical exam found a stress reaction that required surgery.
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will play his first spring training game on Sunday since undergoing surgery to repair the hamate bone in his left hand. He will lead off and play shortstop facing the Toronto Blue Jays, days after taking live batting practice and taking ground balls in the field. Lindor, 32, was expected to be sidelined for six weeks when he had the procedure on Feb.
11 to repair a stress reaction in the bone, located on the lower outside edge of the hand. At the time, the Mets expected him to be ready by Opening Day, which is now less than two weeks away. The Mets have eight games remaining on their Grapefruit League schedule before opening the season at home on March 26 versus the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Francisco Lindor ripped a ground-rule double off AJ Minter in live BP When Minter asked if hit was a home run or a ground-rule double, Lindor said "ground rule, I don't got it like that" and joked about it being a pop-up 😂 pic. twitter. com/wL8hR5XWFj — SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 13, 2026 Lindor had surgery the day before pitchers and catchers reported to Port St.
Lucie, Florida for spring training. He had complained of soreness in his left hand previously, but played through the discomfort. However, with the issue lingering before preparations for this season began, the team encouraged Lindor to get evaluated by a specialist.