During the second inning of the New York Mets game against the Washington Nationals, shortstop Francisco Lindor left game action. Lindor’s return to the lineup lasted only one at-bat and one defensive inning.
He missed Saturday’s game with some back discomfort. Lindor did lead off the first inning with a bloop single to center but he ran gingerly to first base.
Francisco Lindor is out of today’s game in the second inning. He didn’t look comfortable when he was in there, both on the basepaths and at shortstop.
Luisangel Acuña is back at shortstop.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) September 15, 2024
Before the game, New York manager Carlos Mendoza said that the team would be more cautious with Lindor for the stretch run of the season. Lindor has been a catalyst for the incredible turnaround of the Mets season.
“Health is the No. 1 here,” manager Carlos Mendoza said pregame. “We don’t want him to go out there and put himself at risk.”
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