Lindor Rehabbing Hand Surgery, Backs Cohen's No-Captain Stance

Francisco Lindor, the Mets' longest-tenured player, is rehabbing after Feb. 11 surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his left hand, potentially impacting his season start. He experienced soreness before the evaluation. Lindor also expressed appreciation for owner Steve Cohen's declaration that the team will never have a captain, stating he respects the decision and will continue to act as a leader regardless. He added that he's glad the topic is settled, allowing focus to shift to baseball and winning. Last season, Lindor hit .267 with 31 homers, 86 RBIs, and 31 steals in 160 games.