Lindor played catch, took batting practice from both the right and left sides and went through half-effort sprints in the outfield. Mendoza mentioned that Lindor might take ground balls, although he did not on the field at least. Mendoza again referred to Lindor as day to day.

Francisco Lindor wasn't in the New York Mets ' lineup for the sixth straight game Saturday as he continues to deal with a back injury -- and it won't be the last time he misses a game in 2024. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said the earliest Lindor will return is Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves,