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Mets Optimistic Francisco Lindor Will be Ready for Opening Day
The star shortstop is recovering from offseason surgery but could still make the team's opening day lineup.
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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The New York Mets are optimistic that star shortstop Francisco Lindor will be ready to play on opening day despite undergoing offseason surgery on his left hamate bone. Mets president David Stearns said Lindor has ramped up his baseball activities in the last two weeks and could appear in Grapefruit League games or simulated games before the start of the regular season, which would be a prerequisite for making the opening day roster.
Why it matters
Lindor is a key part of the Mets' lineup, and his availability for opening day would be a major boost for the team as they look to build on last season's success. The Mets have a deep roster, but Lindor's presence at shortstop is crucial to their chances of contending in the NL East.
The details
Lindor underwent surgery to repair a hamate bone in his left hand during the offseason, leading many to believe he would not be ready for the start of the 2026 season. However, Mets president David Stearns said the team remains optimistic that Lindor will be able to appear in Grapefruit League games or simulated games before opening day, which would allow him to make the team's opening day roster.
- Lindor underwent surgery on his left hamate bone during the offseason.
- Over the last two weeks, Lindor has ramped up his baseball activities.
- Lindor has 10 more days to make his Grapefruit League debut for the Mets if the organization chooses to use him for those games.
The players
Francisco Lindor
The star shortstop for the New York Mets who underwent offseason surgery on his left hamate bone and is working to be ready for opening day.
David Stearns
The president of the New York Mets who has expressed optimism that Lindor will be ready for opening day.
What they’re saying
“He is questionable for the start of the season after surgery on his left hamate bone. People within the Mets, including Stearns, remain optimistic that Lindor will be ready for Opening Day.”
— Will Sammon and Tim Britton, Reporters (The Athletic)
“Lindor appearing in games by the end of spring training is 'a prerequisite' to making the Opening Day lineup (such action could happen in the form of simulated games on back fields or in the Grapefruit League).”
— David Stearns, President, New York Mets (The Athletic)
What’s next
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The takeaway
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