The New York Mets had a tough loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
Making things worse, Francisco Lindor’s back problems flared up again, forcing him out of the game. He left during the second inning of their 2-1 defeat and mentioned he’ll get an MRI to understand his ongoing pain better.
Francisco Lindor says he's been playing with pain in his back for "a while"
— SNY (@SNYtv)
Lindor had already missed Saturday’s game and was taken out early on Friday. Despite his pain, he managed a single in Sunday’s game and made an impressive throw to get Trea Turner out at first base .
Impact on Mets:
If Lindor can’t play or is limited, it will be a huge setback for the Mets. This season, he’s batting .271 with 31 home runs and 27 stolen bases. His performance has even put him in the running for National League MVP, although Shohei Ohtani seems to be leading that race.
Fans might feel anxious about this news since Lindor is so crucial to the team’s success.
The Mets are currently just half a game behind the Braves for the final NL wild-card spot after Sunday’s loss. The upcoming MRI results will not only affect Lindor’s MVP chances but could also change how the NL playoffs shape up.
What do you think about this situation?
