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05/14 11:56 CDT Juan Soto returns to lineup for Mets, who also get a positive
progress report on Francisco Lindor
Juan Soto returns to lineup for Mets, who also get a positive progress report
on Francisco Lindor
By JERRY BEACH
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) --- Juan Soto returned to the starting lineup Thursday for the
injury-riddled New York Mets, who also learned Francisco Lindor has progressed
in his recovery from a strained left calf.
Soto exited a 3-2, 10-inning win over the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning
on Wednesday night, four innings after he fouled a ball off his right foot.
X-rays were negative and Soto was penciled into the lineup as the designated
hitter for the matinee finale against the Tigers.
Manager Carlos Mendoza said Lindor, who was injured April 22 while scoring from
first on a double hit by Francisco Alvarez, underwent an MRI Wednesday that
showed "signs of healing," though the All-Star shortstop is nowhere near a
return.
Mendoza said Lindor has been cleared to do more work in the weight room before
beginning a running program.
"Positive sign," Mendoza said. "We've just got to let it heal."
Mendoza said there was no timetable for Lindor to begin baseball activities.
Lindor has been sidelined for the Mets' last 18 games --- four more than he
missed the previous four seasons combined.
Alvarez, who suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee while fouling off a
pitch in Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Tigers, underwent surgery Thursday
morning. Mendoza said the Mets expect Alvarez to miss up to eight weeks.
Alvarez is the Mets' 12th player currently on the injured list, joining Lindor
as well as right-handers Reed Garrett (Tommy John surgery), Justin Hagenman
(fractured rib), Tylor Megill (sprained right elbow), Dedniel Nez (Tommy John
surgery) and Kodai Senga (lumbar spine inflammation); left-hander A.J. Minter
(left lat surgery); infielders Ronny Mauricio (broken left thumb), Jorge
Polanco (bruised right wrist) and Jared Young (torn left meniscus); and
outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (lumbar spine disk herniation).
In addition, Soto missed 15 games last month because of a strained right calf.
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