Lindor Starts Rehab Assignment, Poised for Quick Mets Return
WHO:
MLB.com - Outfielder Tyrone Taylor will also begin a Minor League assignment on Friday.
NY Post - Francisco Lindor, Mets shortstop
MLB.com - Carlos Mendoza, Mets manager
MLB.com - Tyrone Taylor, Mets outfielder
MLB.com - Bo Bichette, player moving to third base
MLB.com - Brett Baty, player at third base
MLB.com - Marcus Semien, player at second base
WHAT:
MLB.com - Lindor will play with Double-A Binghamton on Friday, then either with Binghamton or Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday depending on weather concerns.
MLB.com - Lindor is expected to advance faster than Taylor in their rehab assignments.
NY Post - Lindor is set to begin a Minor League rehab assignment.
MLB.com - Lindor has not played since April 22 due to a strained left calf muscle.
MLB.com - Lindor will play with Double-A Binghamton on Friday and possibly with Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.
MLB.com - Lindor is expected to be activated as soon as early next week.
MLB.com - Lindor will play five or six innings in his first game on Friday.
MLB.com - The Mets were 25-25 in games without Lindor prior to the series opener at Citizens Bank Park.
MLB.com - Semien tripled home two key runs in a game against the Phillies, contributing to a 6-4 win.
WHERE:
MLB.com - Lindor will begin his rehab assignment in Binghamton and Syracuse.
MLB.com - The Mets played at Citizens Bank Park against the Phillies.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Lindor's rehab assignment is set to begin on Friday.
MLB.com - Lindor could be activated as soon as early next week.
WHY:
MLB.com - Lindor's injury has been significant for the Mets, who have played without a third of their Opening Day lineup.
HOW:
MLB.com - Lindor has spent the past week and a half playing in simulated games at Citi Field to prepare for his return, which included regular at-bats and ground balls in a controlled environment.
MLB.com - Lindor has spent the past week and a half playing in simulated games at Citi Field to prepare for his return.
(UPDATED June 19, 2026 10:21 UTC)
In Major League Baseball news, outfielder Tyrone Taylor is set to begin a Minor League assignment on Friday. Meanwhile, Francisco Lindor will play with Double-A Binghamton on Friday and may also join Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, depending on weather conditions, with expectations that he will progress faster in his rehab than Taylor. Lindor has been preparing for his return by participating in simulated games at Citi Field over the past week and a half, focusing on regular at-bats and fielding ground balls in a controlled setting.
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(UPDATED June 19, 2026 08:49 UTC)
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is set to begin a Minor League rehab assignment, having not played since April 22 due to a strained left calf muscle. He will start with Double-A Binghamton on Friday and may also play with Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, with expectations to be activated as soon as early next week. Meanwhile, Marcus Semien played a key role in the Mets' recent 6-4 win against the Phillies, tripling home two crucial runs as the team navigates the challenges of missing a third of their Opening Day lineup.