Mets’ Francisco Lindor edging closer to return from calf strain injury

Nypost · Jun 10, 2026 · 415 words · By Dan Martin

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What to know about Mets’ Francisco Lindor edging closer to return from calf strain injury

Of the many injured players scattered around the Mets roster, perhaps none is more important than Francisco Lindor.

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What happened

Of the many injured players scattered around the Mets roster, perhaps none is more important than Francisco Lindor.

Why it matters

As The Post has previously reported, the shortstop is expected back from the left calf strain that’s sidelined him since late April sometime later this month.

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Follow-up questions

What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Mets’ Francisco Lindor edging closer to return from calf strain injury?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that the shortstop is expected back from the left calf strain that’s sidelined him since late April sometime later this month?
What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the shortstop is expected back from the left calf strain that’s sidelined him since late April sometime later this month”

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Multiple web sources confirm Francisco Lindor suffered a left calf strain in late April (April 22) and that there are updates regarding his return in June (implied 'later this month' given the June 9th date of the reports).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 New York Mets season was the 64th season of the New York Mets in Major League Baseball, their 17th at Citi Field, their fifth under majority owner Steve Cohen, and their second under manager …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Francisco Miguel Lindor Serrano (born November 14, 1993), nicknamed "Mr. Smile", is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previous…
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Claim 2: “Lindor suffered the injury April 22”

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Three independent web sources (New York Post, Bolavip US, and another report) explicitly state that Francisco Lindor suffered the injury on April 22, 2026.

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Claim 3: “the Mets’ 7-0 loss to the Cardinals at Citi Field”

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A web search result explicitly mentions a '7-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2006 New York Mets season was the 45th regular season for the Mets. They went 97–65 and won the National League East, a feat the team would not repeat until 2015. They were managed by Willie Rando…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Mets season is the 65th season of the New York Mets in Major League Baseball, their 18th at Citi Field, and their sixth under majority owner Steve Cohen. The Mets will attempt to imp…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) …
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Claim 4: “an MRI exam on Jorge Polanco’s ankle was clean”

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The evidence provided discusses Jorge Polanco having ankle surgery and being in a boot, but does not mention a specific 'clean MRI' result for a current injury event.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Twins said Polanco will be in a boot to protect the ankle and incisions for a few weeks, and a full recovery is expected before spring training. The 26-year-old hit .295 with 22 home runs and 79 R…
https://www.startribune.com/twins-shortstop-jorge-polanco-ha…

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web search NEUTRAL — Exploring Magnetic Resonance imaging • What Is MRI?MRI Sounds - Foot, Ankle, Knee, Lower Extremities, ligaments, sprain. MRIPETCTSOURCE. 57K views • 5 years ago.
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web search NEUTRAL — Polanco is expected to begin physical therapy next week and should be ready for spring training, the team said.Polanco’s metrics told a similar story. His average exit velocity dropped from 88 mph to …
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2133302/2020/10/12/jorge-po…

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Claim 5: “prospect Ryan Clifford... needs more playing time at Triple-A Syracuse”

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The web search results for 'Ryan Clifford' returned results for 'Ryan's World' (a children's channel) and not a baseball prospect. While Wikipedia confirms the Syracuse Mets are the Triple-A affiliate, there is no evidence provided confirming Ryan Clifford's status as a prospect there.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Carson Grant Benge ( BENJ; born January 20, 2003) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball as an outfielder and …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below are some of the minor-league baseball players in the New York Mets organization.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Syracuse Mets are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets. They are located in Syracuse, New York, and play their home games at NBT…
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Claim 6: “Lindor is expected to go through full baseball activities this week”

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Two separate web search results from June 9, 2026, state that Carlos Mendoza said Lindor plans to do 'full baseball activities' and that he is 'cleared for full baseball activities'.

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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago ... Mets Star Francisco Lindor Moves Closer to Opening Day Return. For Mets fans, this is the kind of update that changes the mood overnight.
https://www.facebook.com/wfan660/posts/tommy-predicts-franci…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 9, 2026 ... Mets Star Francisco Lindor Moves Closer to Opening Day Return. For Mets fans, this is the kind of update that changes the mood overnight.
https://www.facebook.com/SNY/posts/carlos-mendoza-says-that-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 9, 2026 ... There is still no direct timetable for Lindor's return. However, the fact he is cleared for full baseball activities is a good sign. It ...
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mets-francisco-lindor-gets…

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Claim 7: “the same day Juan Soto returned from his strained calf”

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An ESPN report states that the Mets didn't snap a losing skid until Juan Soto's return on April 22, following a calf strain.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Juan José Soto Pacheco (born October 25, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Washington …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Soto

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Juan Soto trade was a blockbuster sports trade between the Washington Nationals, and San Diego Padres of the Major League Baseball (MLB) made on August 2, 2022. The centerpiece was Nationals outfi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Talisa Soto (born March 27, 1967) is an American retired actress and model. She is known for portraying Bond girl Lupe Lamora in the 1989 James Bond film Licence to Kill and Kitana in the 1995 fantasy…
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