Overview
- Lindor had surgery on Feb. 11 to address a stress reaction in his left hamate bone and had stitches removed last week.
- He is taking one-handed swings, doing long toss and conditioning, but he has not resumed full swings or catching.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed confidence about Opening Day availability while stressing it is still too early to be certain.
- The club initially set a roughly six-week timetable that would align with the March 26 opener against the Pirates.
- Medical and analytical reporting notes hamate injuries can sap grip strength and early power, so the Mets are preparing interim options such as Ronny Mauricio and other versatile infielders.