Manager Carlos Mendoza Issues Key Updates on Lindor and Alvarez

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza offered significant injury updates on Monday regarding two core players. Mendoza confirmed that shortstop Francisco Lindor has initiated a running progression to address his calf injury. Additionally, he noted that catcher Francisco Alvarez has resumed hitting and is trending toward returning earlier than his original eight-week recovery timeline. Mendoza's reports suggest both players are making meaningful progress in their respective rehabilitation programs.