Francisco Lindor will almost assuredly miss one of the biggest series of the season. But the Mets hope their shortstop will be back for their biggest series of the season. Lindor was out of the lineup for a sixth straight game with an ailing back on Saturday.

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.

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.

Francisco Lindor is not in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. It is the sixth straight game the shortstop has not started.

Francisco Lindor missed his sixth straight game Saturday and is set to miss Sunday's game as well. The Mets say Tuesday is the earliest he will return.

Mets right-hander Kodai Senga could return as early as next Friday in Milwaukee if he emerges well from Saturday's rehab start, but Francisco Lindor's status is a bit hazier.

After missing four straight games with back tightness, Francisco Lindor received a facet injection in his back before Thursday's game.

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor opened up about his back injury and the steps he’s taking to return to the lineup, including receiving a facet shot to address the lingering issue. The injection,

The New York Mets are eagerly awaiting the return of star shortstop Francisco Lindor. His injury has impacted the team's performance in MLB. Francisco Lindor, the star of the New York Mets and a potential MVP candidate,