Mets snap 12-game losing streak with victory over Twins
Mets snap 12-game losing streak with win over Twins.
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Francisco Lindor placed on injured list with calf strain after game against Minnesota, joining Juan Soto in recovery from injury. The Mets recalled infielder Ronny Mauricio to fill roster gap as team adjusts lineup.
2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 24 Apr, 01:37 UTC
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New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette was moved from third base to shortstop on Thursday following Francisco Lindor's placement on the injured list. Bichette had been serving as the emergency backup shortstop during Lindor's absence and was not expected to play the position regularly this season.
The New York Mets defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Wednesday, ending their longest losing streak since 2002. The victory came on the same day Juan Soto returned from a right calf strain that had sidelined him for 15 games. Francisco Alvarez hit a one-out double in the game that resulted in Lindor's injury while scoring.
All-Star left fielder Juan Soto returned to the New York Mets lineup on Wednesday after missing 15 games due to a strained right calf that began on April 3. Soto went 1 for 3 with a walk in his return. His calf strain was determined to be less severe than Francisco Lindor's injury sustained the same day.
The New York Mets recalled infielder Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse to replace Francisco Lindor on the roster. Mauricio, a prospect who missed the 2024 season with a knee injury, hit five home runs in his last five games for Syracuse, including three on Tuesday. The Mets plan to give him regular playing time at shortstop.
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was placed on the 10-day injured list after sustaining a left calf strain during a game against Minnesota on Wednesday. Manager Carlos Mendoza indicated the injury would sideline Lindor for a significant period. An MRI revealed the strain was more severe than teammate Juan Soto's calf injury. Lindor felt the injury while running the bases after scoring from first base on a double.
Mets snap 12-game losing streak with win over Twins.
Lindor's calf injury sidelines him; Mets recall Mauricio and shift Bichette to shortstop while Soto returns.