Francisco Lindor Back Despite Fractured Finger, Gets Back To In-Season Form

Fransisco Lindor was sidelined last Thursday after a freak accident left his right middle finger fractured. The shortstop said that the accident happened after he attempted to close a set of double doors in his hotel room. “After I finished my massage, I went into my room, and I have double doors, I went to close [the doors], and I didn’t think the other one would close,” Lindor told reporters. “They closed at the same time, and the next thing you know, I have a swollen finger… I didn’t want to look at it. Then when I finally looked at it, I was like… ‘Okay.’ I felt like I had my heart in that one finger.”

Lindor returned to the lineup on Friday, after missing one game and didn’t take long to get right back to where he started. After going hitless on Friday and snapping his 10-game RBI streak, Lindor helped the explosive Mets’ offense put up nine runs against the Dodgers on Saturday night. Lindor got to work on a new streak with a 2-RBI home run against Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler. The 28-year-old followed it up with a two-hit, one-run performance in a 5-4 win against the Dodgers.

Lindor has been electric for the New York Mets this season. Following a blockbuster trade this past offseason from the Cleveland Guardians, Lindor has brought positive energy to the Mets’ clubhouse this season. Nicknamed “Mr. Smile” by Mets fans, he’s put up stellar numbers this season. Batting .259 with nine homers and 55 hits, he adds to the Mets’ already explosive offense. His 35 RBIs rank 3rd in the NL with his two triples ranking 8th.

The Mets have seen tremendous improvement this season with a record of 39-17 topping not only the NL East but all of the conference as well. Many fans point to the determination and positive attitude of team owner Steve Cohen who bought the team in 2020 and has shown interest in being active with the organization and its fans. Cohen tweeted out a lighthearted joke after Lindor suffered his injury.

The Mets travel to San Diego to take on the Padres as part of their West Coast trip.

Article by Noah Odige