Mets short stop and MVP candidate Francisco Lindor had to leave Sunday's game with back discomfort in the first inning after lining a base hit to open the contest. Lindor, who didn't play on Saturday after the back discomfort propped up on Friday night will go for an MRI on Monday in New York when the Mets return home to open a seven game home stand.
"We're gonna do some images and see if there's anything concerning in there," Lindor said after the game. "If not, then we continue to try and get better. The goal is to be available as many times as I can in these last [13] games that we have left. And that's pretty much it."
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| Francisco Lindor rounds the bases. Getty images. |
The Mets need Lindor to come through the evaluation with flying colors. He has been their best player in all facets of the game both defensively, offensively and as a clubhouse leader.
In a year when Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo have not exactly been consistent enough in the lineup, Lindor has been the exception. He has been tremendous, and has lifted this franchise to incredible heights this year. Without him, the Mets have dropped two game in Philadelphia, including Sunday's 2-1 walk-off loss.
It was the first time since May that the Mets lost a series to a National League opponent.
With 13 games to go, every game matters that much more, especially with the Mets battling the Atlanta Braves for the final wild card slot.
Should Lindor miss time, it could be a huge dent on the Mets playoff hopes. Stay tuned.
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