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Mets Bet on an IL Return Rally to Salvage the Season
sports2 days ago

Mets Bet on an IL Return Rally to Salvage the Season

The Mets, mired in a slump, are banking on a wave of returns from the injured list—A.J. Minter, Jared Young, Francisco Alvarez, Jorge Polanco, and potentially Francisco Lindor—to revive the season, supplemented by promising minor-league callups. If these comebacks land by mid-June as hoped, they may turn the tide, but the window to salvage the campaign remains uncertain.

Baty Becomes Mets' Swiss Army Knife as Lindor Works Toward Opening Day
sports2 months ago

Baty Becomes Mets' Swiss Army Knife as Lindor Works Toward Opening Day

The Mets push Brett Baty into a versatile super-utility role (third, second, first and outfield) after Bo Bichette’s signing; Francisco Lindor is progressing from a hamate fracture and hopes to be ready for Opening Day; Christian Scott, 17 months from Tommy John, flashed velocity in a spring outing but has no rotation spot and remains depth; A.J. Minter is nearing a return from lat surgery with a target around late April/May; Robert Stock is sidelined with shoulder discomfort post-WBC and will undergo an MRI.

Puerto Rico Faces WBC Dilemma as Insurance Denials Threaten Roster
sports3 months ago

Puerto Rico Faces WBC Dilemma as Insurance Denials Threaten Roster

Team Puerto Rico is considering pulling out of the 2026 World Baseball Classic after several players, including captain Francisco Lindor, were denied insurance coverage amid stricter insurer rules. The National Financial Partners policy flags many players (often due to chronic injuries, recent surgeries, or age) and could force the team to replace key contributors as rosters are due shortly. Other affected players across teams, such as Miguel Rojas for Venezuela, underscore a broader insurance crunch impacting the WBC lineup with decisions looming before roster submission.

Insurance hurdles threaten to sideline WBC stars
sports3 months ago

Insurance hurdles threaten to sideline WBC stars

Insurance constraints for the World Baseball Classic are sidelining several star players, with eight to ten Puerto Rican teammates potentially blocked from coverage and Team Puerto Rico weighing withdrawal; Francisco Lindor is among those denied due to elbow surgeries, as insurers tighten criteria after injuries in 2023. Rosters loom, and MLB/MLBPA are lobbying to loosen rules, while an age cap of 37 excludes some veterans and teams may have to absorb risk if players lack coverage.

Francisco Lindor Named 2025 MLB All-Star Starter
sports11 months ago

Francisco Lindor Named 2025 MLB All-Star Starter

Francisco Lindor was named an All-Star starter for the first time in his Mets career, marking his fifth All-Star appearance overall. Despite recent struggles and a significant slump, he earned the fan vote as the Mets' lone starter, with Pete Alonso and Juan Soto likely to be reserves. Lindor's selection ends a long drought for Mets shortstops starting in the All-Star game, the last being Jose Reyes in 2007.

Mets Make Waves with Juan Soto's Historic $765M Signing
sports1 year ago

Mets Make Waves with Juan Soto's Historic $765M Signing

Francisco Lindor reacted with eyeball emojis on Instagram to Juan Soto's record-breaking $765 million contract with the Mets, which includes an opt-out after five years. Soto, who played for the Yankees last season, chose the Mets over a $760 million offer from the Yankees. The deal surpasses Shohei Ohtani's previous record contract and marks a significant move in MLB free agency.