Trending Now - Mets End 12-game Losing Streak Despite Lindor's Injury

WHO:

MLB.com - Francisco Lindor was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 21st, 2026, due to a left calf strain.

MLB.com - Ronny Mauricio was recalled to replace Lindor on the roster.

MLB.com - Francisco Lindor was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 21st, 2026, due to a left calf strain.

MLB.com - Luke Weaver expressed relief after the victory, stating, “Today, it was a sigh of relief. We have a lot more games to play.”

MLB.com - Francisco Lindor was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 21st, 2026, due to a left calf strain.

MLB.com - Ronny Mauricio was recalled to replace Lindor on the roster.

Fox News - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with Mr. and Mrs. Met at Citi Field on April 9th, 2026, before the Mets' losing streak began.

MLB.com - Mark Vientos stated, “I was following my instincts. Once I saw the ball hit the wall, I was like, ‘I was going to score.’”

MLB.com - Clay Holmes expressed concern for Lindor, stating, “I haven’t seen him. I’m not sure what tomorrow will look like.”

MLB.com - Manager Carlos Mendoza stated, “You can’t come to the ballpark expecting the worst when you are going through a very rough stretch.”

MLB.com - Mark Vientos stated, “I was following my instincts. Once I saw the ball hit the wall, I was like, ‘I was going to score.’”

MLB.com - Clay Holmes expressed concern for Lindor, stating, “I haven’t seen him. I’m not sure what tomorrow will look like.”

MLB.com - Manager Carlos Mendoza stated, “You can’t come to the ballpark expecting the worst when you are going through a very rough stretch.”

MLB.com - Mark Vientos expressed, “I was like, ‘Yes, we scored a run.’ I did my job and we took the lead.”

MLB.com - Francisco Lindor was replaced in the lineup by Brett Baty, who played third base, while Bo Bichette switched from third to shortstop.

MLB.com - Francisco Alvarez doubled to right-center field against Twins left-hander Connor Prielipp.

MLB.com - Clay Holmes expressed concern for Lindor, stating, “I haven’t seen him. I’m not sure what tomorrow will look like.”

MLB.com - New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, shortstop Francisco Lindor, manager Carlos Mendoza, reliever Luke Weaver, teammate Clay Holmes, third-base coach Tim Leiper, Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, Juan Soto, Bo Bichette.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Lindor's injury is expected to keep him out for a significant amount of time, more serious than the calf issue that sidelined Juan Soto for 15 games.

MLB.com - Lindor was hitting .226/.314/.355 for the season prior to his injury.

MLB.com - Lindor went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored in the game before leaving due to injury.

MLB.com - The Mets' victory on April 20th, 2026, marked their first win in two weeks, ending a 12-game losing streak.

MLB.com - Lindor went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored in the game before leaving due to injury.

MLB.com - Lindor's injury is expected to keep him out for a significant amount of time, more serious than the calf issue that sidelined Juan Soto for 15 games.

MLB.com - Lindor was hitting .226/.314/.355 for the season prior to his injury.

Fox News - The Mets' record is now 8-16, which ties them for the worst record in Major League Baseball as of April 23rd, 2026.

Fox News - The Mets have the lowest on-base percentage in the majors at .288 and rank 29th in slugging at .334.

MLB.com - The Mets ended their 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on April 20th, 2026.

MLB.com - Lindor was diagnosed with left calf tightness after the game.

MLB.com - Lindor went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored before leaving the game due to injury.

MLB.com - Clay Holmes allowed two runs in seven innings, earning his first no-decision of the season.

MLB.com - Mark Vientos stated, “I did my job and we took the lead,” after his hit that scored the go-ahead run.

MLB.com - Francisco Lindor was replaced in the lineup by Brett Baty, who played third base, while Bo Bichette switched from third to shortstop.

MLB.com - The Mets ended their 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on April 20th, 2026.

MLB.com - Lindor was diagnosed with left calf tightness after the game.

MLB.com - Lindor went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored before leaving the game due to injury.

MLB.com - The Mets ended their 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on April 20th, 2026.

MLB.com - Clay Holmes allowed two runs in seven innings, earning his first no-decision of the season.

MLB.com - Lindor was 9-for-25 (.360) with two home runs and five RBIs in his last seven games before the injury.

MLB.com - Mark Vientos stated, “I did my job and we took the lead,” after his hit that scored the go-ahead run.

MLB.com - Lindor went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored before leaving the game due to injury.

MLB.com - Mark Vientos stated, “I was following my instincts. Once I saw the ball hit the wall, I was like, ‘I was going to score.’”

MLB.com - The Mets won against the Twins, 3-2, ending a 12-game losing streak.

MLB.com - Francisco Lindor was diagnosed with left calf tightness after the game.

MLB.com - Mark Vientos was thrown out at home plate after ignoring a stop sign from third-base coach Tim Leiper.

MLB.com - Vientos later contributed to the win with a base hit that allowed Brett Baty to score the go-ahead run.

MLB.com - Luke Weaver earned the win by pitching 1 1/3 scoreless innings.

MLB.com - Lindor went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored before leaving the game.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Citi Field in New York.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Lindor's injury occurred on April 20th, 2026, during the fourth inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins.

MLB.com - Mendoza stated that Lindor would undergo an MRI on Thursday, April 21st, 2026.

MLB.com - Lindor's injury occurred on April 20th, 2026, during the fourth inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins.

MLB.com - Lindor's injury occurred on April 20th, 2026, during the game against the Minnesota Twins.

Fox News - The Mets' 12-game losing streak began on April 10th, 2026, the day after Mayor Mamdani's visit to Citi Field.

MLB.com - Mendoza stated that Lindor would undergo an MRI on Thursday, April 21st, 2026.

MLB.com - The Mets' victory occurred on April 20th, 2026.

MLB.com - Lindor's injury occurred on Wednesday, April 20th, 2026, during the fourth inning of the game.

MLB.com - Mendoza stated that Lindor would undergo an MRI on Thursday, April 21st, 2026.

MLB.com - The Mets' victory occurred on April 20th, 2026.

MLB.com - Lindor's injury occurred on Wednesday, April 20th, 2026, during the fourth inning of the game.

MLB.com - Lindor's injury occurred on Wednesday, April 20th, 2026, during the fourth inning.

MLB.com - The game was played on Wednesday, April 20th, 2026.

MLB.com - Lindor's injury occurred in the fourth inning of the game.

MLB.com - Mendoza stated that Lindor would undergo an MRI on Thursday, April 21st, 2026.

WHY:

MLB.com - Manager Carlos Mendoza implied that Lindor might go on the injured list due to the nature of his injury, referencing that Juan Soto missed almost three weeks with a similar injury.

Fox News - Fans are blaming Mayor Mamdani for the Mets' losing streak, referring to it as the "Curse of the Mambino."

MLB.com - Mendoza implied that Lindor might go on the injured list due to the nature of his injury.

MLB.com - Mendoza implied that Lindor might go on the injured list, referencing that Juan Soto missed almost three weeks with a similar injury.

MLB.com - Mendoza implied that Lindor might go on the injured list due to the nature of his injury.

MLB.com - Manager Carlos Mendoza mentioned that Lindor's injury is similar to Juan Soto's, who missed almost three weeks with a similar issue.

MLB.com - Manager Carlos Mendoza implied that Lindor might go on the injured list, referencing that Juan Soto missed almost three weeks with a similar injury.

MLB.com - The Mets were looking to end their losing streak after a difficult stretch of games.

HOW:

MLB.com - Luke Weaver pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings to secure the win for the Mets.

MLB.com - Mark Vientos contributed to the win with a base hit that allowed Brett Baty to score the go-ahead run in the eighth inning.

MLB.com - Mauricio had a three-homer game at Triple-A Syracuse on April 18th, 2026, before being called up.

Fox News - Mayor Mamdani posted "LGM" on X after the Mets' victory, which upset some fans who felt he jinxed the team.

MLB.com - Luke Weaver pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings to secure the win for the Mets.

MLB.com - Luke Weaver pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings to earn the win, working around a two-out single in the ninth.

MLB.com - Luke Weaver pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings to secure the win for the Mets.

MLB.com - Luke Weaver pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings to earn the win, working around a two-out single in the ninth.

MLB.com - Clay Holmes allowed two runs in seven innings, picking up his first no-decision of the season.

MLB.com - The Mets secured the victory through a combination of aggressive play and key hits, including Vientos' blooper that led to the winning run.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 05:48 UTC)

Francisco Lindor has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left calf strain, which is expected to keep him out for a significant amount of time, more serious than the calf issue that sidelined Juan Soto for 15 games. Lindor was hitting .226 with a .314 on-base percentage and a .355 slugging percentage before his injury, which occurred during the fourth inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Ronny Mauricio has been recalled to replace Lindor on the roster, while Luke Weaver pitched 1 and 1/3 scoreless innings to help secure the win for the Mets.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 04:06 UTC)

The New York Mets have placed Francisco Lindor on the 10-day injured list due to a left calf strain he sustained during the fourth inning of their game against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. That game marked a significant turnaround for the Mets, as they secured their first victory in two weeks, ending a frustrating 12-game losing streak, with Lindor contributing two hits, an RBI, and a run scored before his injury. Following the win, pitcher Luke Weaver expressed his relief, emphasizing that there are still many games left to play this season.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 23:13 UTC)

Francisco Lindor has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left calf strain, which is expected to keep him out for a significant amount of time, even longer than the 15 games Juan Soto missed with a similar issue. Lindor was hitting .226 with a .314 on-base percentage and a .355 slugging percentage before his injury, which occurred during the game against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. To fill his spot on the roster, the team has recalled Ronny Mauricio, who recently had an impressive three-homer game at Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 19:19 UTC)

The New York Mets are struggling with a record of 8 wins and 16 losses, tying them for the worst in Major League Baseball as of on Thursday. This downturn began after a visit from Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Citi Field April 9th, just before the team started a 12-game losing streak, leading some fans to blame him for what they call the "Curse of the Mambino." Adding to the controversy, Mayor Mamdani's post celebrating a previous Mets victory has upset fans who believe he jinxed the team.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 17:23 UTC)

The Mets celebrated a much-needed victory, ending their 12-game losing streak with a close 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday. However, the game was marred by an injury to Francisco Lindor, who left in the fourth inning with left calf tightness after going 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza to suggest he might end up on the injured list. In the meantime, Mark Vientos stepped up with a crucial hit that scored the go-ahead run, while Luke Weaver secured the win by pitching 1 and 1/3 scoreless innings.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 15:34 UTC)

The Mets celebrated a much-needed victory on Monday, ending their 12-game losing streak with a close 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. However, the game was marred by an injury to Francisco Lindor, who went 2-for-2 with an RBI before being diagnosed with left calf tightness, prompting an MRI on Tuesday. Clay Holmes expressed concern for Lindor's condition, suggesting he might be placed on the injured list as the team looks to recover from their recent struggles.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 13:22 UTC)

The Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak with a close 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday, thanks in part to Luke Weaver, who pitched 1 and 1/3 scoreless innings to secure the win. Manager Carlos Mendoza emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive outlook during tough times, while Mark Vientos celebrated his contribution to the team's lead, saying, “I did my job.” Mendoza also hinted that Francisco Lindor might be heading to the injured list due to the severity of his injury.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 11:20 UTC)

In a recent game, Francisco Lindor was replaced in the lineup by Brett Baty, while Bo Bichette shifted from third base to shortstop after Lindor suffered an injury during the fourth inning on Monday. Before the injury, Lindor had been performing well, hitting nine for twenty-five with two home runs and five RBIs over his last seven games. Manager Carlos Mendoza noted that Lindor's injury resembles one that sidelined Juan Soto for nearly three weeks, while Luke Weaver contributed to the team's success by pitching one and one-third scoreless innings to secure the win.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 09:22 UTC)

In a recent game, Francisco Alvarez hit a double to right-center field against the Twins, while Lindor had a solid performance, going two for two with an RBI and a run scored before leaving the game due to injury on Monday. Clay Holmes expressed concern for Lindor, noting he hadn't seen him and was unsure about his status for the next day, as manager Carlos Mendoza hinted that Lindor might be headed for the injured list, similar to Juan Soto's recent three-week absence. Holmes himself allowed two runs over seven innings, earning his first no-decision of the season.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 07:24 UTC)

The New York Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field on Wednesday. Shortstop Francisco Lindor, who went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored, was later diagnosed with left calf tightness after leaving the game in the fourth inning, and he is set to undergo an MRI. Despite a moment of controversy when Mark Vientos was thrown out at home plate after ignoring a stop sign, he redeemed himself with a crucial base hit that allowed Brett Baty to score the go-ahead run, while Luke Weaver earned the win by pitching 1 and 1/3 scoreless innings.