Francisco Lindor Joins Defensive Drills During Hand Surgery Recovery

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has begun taking ground balls alongside teammate Marcus Semien as he continues his recovery from hamate bone surgery. Lindor is on a progression that the team hopes will land him in the Opening Day lineup. While he is currently limited to defensive drills, the organization is optimistic about his status. In his absence, the team is also evaluating Ronny Mauricio as a potential option at shortstop to ensure infield depth.