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Mets Star Francisco Lindor Struggles in Early Season
Lindor's slow start includes mistakes in loss to Cardinals
Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:14am
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New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor is off to a rough start this season, hitting just .143 with a .712 OPS through the first six games. Lindor, who suffered an injury over the spring, made two major mistakes in a recent loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Why it matters
As one of the Mets' highest-paid players and a key part of their lineup, Lindor's early-season struggles are a concern for the team as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign. The Mets are hoping Lindor can regain his All-Star form to help lead the team to the playoffs.
The details
In the Mets' loss to the Cardinals, Lindor made two costly errors that contributed to the defeat. He forgot the number of outs in a key situation, leading to an extra run scoring for the Cardinals. Lindor is also struggling at the plate, hitting just .143 with a .712 OPS through the first six games of the season.
- Lindor suffered an injury over the spring training period.
The players
Francisco Lindor
A star shortstop for the New York Mets who is off to a slow start this season, hitting just .143 with a .712 OPS through the first six games.
St. Louis Cardinals
The Mets' opponent in the game where Lindor made the costly mistakes.
What they’re saying
“I just forgot the outs.”
— Francisco Lindor, Mets Shortstop
The takeaway
Lindor's early-season struggles are a concern for the Mets, who are hoping their star shortstop can regain his All-Star form to help the team bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign. The team will be closely monitoring Lindor's progress as he looks to shake off the rust from his spring training injury.
