In the meantime, Mets prospect Luisangel Acuña will continue to fill in for Lindor at shorstop, where he’s done an impressive job. In seven games, Acuña is 8-for-23 (.348 batting average) with four extra-base hits, including two home runs and five RBIs.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza provided an update on when his team is targeting Francisco Lindor's return to the field.

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor’s earliest return to New York’s lineup from a back injury likely is Tuesday night’s series opener at the Atlanta Braves.