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Bo Bichette Doubles his Home Run Total in Loss to Nats
New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette could be on the verge of breaking out offensively after homering for the second straight day in Tuesday night's 9-6 loss on the road in D.C. to the division-rival Washington Nationals. Bichette went 2-for-4 at the plate out of the two-hole with two home runs and four RBI to boost his season average to .224 and his OPS to .609. It has not been the season that Mets fans had envisioned in the 28-year-old's first year in Queens, as he entered Tuesday's tilt with a .219/.273/.297 slash line with only three home runs, 21 RBI, 21 runs scored, a steal, 15 walks, and 34 strikeouts in his first 47 games across 209 plate appearances. Bichette's xwOBA is in just the 52nd percentile, and his hard-hit rate ranks in the 64th percentile in baseball. However, he's now gone deep three times in the last two games, potentially signaling a turnaround at the plate for the former Toronto Blue Jays shortstop. With Francisco Lindor (calf) and Mauricio Dubon (thumb) both on the injured list, Bichette has shifted from third to shortstop in New York, and it could be helping him click on offense.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Mets Hope Francisco Lindor Can Return in a Month
The New York Mets are hoping that All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) can return in around a month, but they aren't putting a timetable on it, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Lindor's strained left calf is healing, but he has yet to be cleared to start baseball activities. Fantasy managers are going to need to stay patient here and keep Lindor stashed in all formats, even though the four-time Silver Slugger winner was only hitting .226 (21-for-93) with two home runs, five RBI, 14 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 24 games at the time of his injury. Ronny Mauricio (thumb) is also out for an extended period of time for the banged-up Mets, which has forced the team to move third baseman Bo Bichette to regular duties at the 6 in Queens. Meanwhile, the left-handed-hitting Brett Baty is seeing regular playing time at third base for the Mets against right-handed pitchers.
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman
Mets Aren't Ready to Sell
Despite the New York Mets' 17-25 start (last place in the National League East), they are "not currently thinking about selling," according to Robert Murray of FanSided. "I do believe that," president of baseball operations David Stearns said when asked if the team can salvage this season. "But we have not shown that yet. We have the talent on the roster and the character on the roster to make a run. There's a lot of season left. I'm not going to say it's early. It's not. We're a quarter of the way into the season. It's not early anymore. But we do have enough season left to make a run, and I think we have the talent to do that." Injuries have played a big part in the Mets' struggles through the first month and a half of the 2026 season, but Stearns and the rest of the front office aren't ready to lay down just yet. If New York becomes sellers before the Aug. 3 trade deadline, right-handers Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes will likely be the most attractive targets for contending teams.
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
Francisco Lindor Healing, But Still No Timetable for his Return
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor's (calf) MRI exam showed that his strained calf is healing, but there remains no timetable for his return, manager Carlos Mendoza told Steve Gelbs of SNY. The skipper said that Lindor will now move into the strength-training portion of his recovery, although he still looks to be quite a ways away from a return from the 10-day injured list. Fantasy managers should expect the 32-year-old Puerto Rican to return sometime in June. In the meantime, with Ronny Mauricio (thumb) on the shelf as well, Bo Bichette has moved to shortstop full-time, and Brett Baty will continue to see most of the starts at third base against right-handed pitchers. Lindor, a five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger winner, was hitting just .226 (21-for-93) with two homers, five RBI, 14 runs scored, and two stolen bases at the time of his injury, is a must-stash in fantasy leagues despite his extended absence. When fully healthy, Lindor is a top-tier shortstop. He has reached 30 homers in each of the last three seasons and has stolen 30-plus bags in two of those years.
Source: SNY - Steve Gelbs
Source: SNY - Steve Gelbs
Francisco Lindor Out of Walking Boot, Set for MRI This Week
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) is scheduled to undergo an MRI exam this week, most likely on Wednesday, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Mets are hoping that the MRI will provide some clarity on when Lindor might return. He is no longer wearing a walking boot, but the Mets know better at this point than to get ahead of themselves, given the way their season has gone so far in 2026. The 32-year-old five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger winner has been sidelined since April 22 with a calf strain, and there is currently no timetable for him to resume baseball activities, which means fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to return until probably sometime in June, at the earliest. Despite struggling to a .226/.314/.335 slash line through 105 plate appearances before getting hurt, Lindor is a must-stash in an IL spot in all fantasy baseball leagues. With both Lindor and Ronny Mauricio (thumb) on the shelf, the last-place Mets have been forced to move Bo Bichette to the 6 in Queens, while Brett Baty sees most of the action at third base.
Source: The Athletic - Will Sammon
Source: The Athletic - Will Sammon
A.J. Ewing Holds Priority Stash Upside as MLB Promotion Nears
New York Mets infield/outfield prospect A.J. Ewing has looked very comfortable in his first taste of Triple-A and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Ewing, the team's No. 3-ranked prospect according to MLB.com, opened the 2026 campaign with Double-A Binghamton but has already earned the call to Triple-A Syracuse. With Double-A, Ewing has posted an elite .349/.481/.571 slash line with two home runs and an impressive 12 stolen bases over a short 18-game stint. Throughout his first 11 games at the Triple-A level, Ewing has looked just as comfortable, posting a dominant .317/.391/.415 line with four stolen bases. Even though his power has yet to translate against Triple-A pitching, he continues to showcase elite speed. With the Mets having numerous hitters on the shelf, such as Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert Jr., and Francisco Lindor, Ewing could debut in the big leagues much sooner than anticipated.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
