New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (back) is still absent from the team's starting lineup for Friday's contest at Citi ...

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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been red-hot, and Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has missed four straight games with a back injury, but it was just a week ago where Lindor was getting MVP ...

Lindor is not in Friday's lineup versus the Phillies, as he will miss a fifth straight start with his back injury. However, if he comes out of Friday's pregame workout well, he will have a shot to be ...

Lindor resumed baseball activities Wednesday and seemingly could be back in the Mets' lineup any day now, but his back injury will keep him out for a fifth straight contest Friday. Luisangel Acuna ...

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