Mets' Lindor Exits Early Amid Losing Streak

Mets' Lindor Exits Early Amid Losing Streak

By Will Sammon
April 22, 2026

NEW YORK — The New York Mets are having a rough start to the season, and it took another turn for the worse on Wednesday night. After star player Francisco Lindor returned to the lineup following a calf injury, he exited the game against the Minnesota Twins after the fourth inning due to what the team described as left calf tightness.

Lindor's departure came as the Mets faced their 12th consecutive loss, marking their longest losing streak since 2002. The team has struggled offensively, and Lindor's injury adds to their woes. He appeared to grimace while rounding the bases after scoring on Francisco Alvarez's double, narrowly beating the throw to home plate.

In Lindor's absence, Bo Bichette moved from third base to shortstop, while Brett Baty came off the bench to take over at third. Lindor had been showing signs of improvement at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two singles in the game before his exit. Just the day before, he hit a three-run home run, raising his OPS to .669.

The Mets currently sit at 7-16, and their offensive struggles have been a significant factor in their disappointing start. Despite Lindor's injury, Juan Soto returned to the lineup after a stint on the injured list due to a strained calf, providing a glimmer of hope for the team. However, the Mets will need to rally quickly to turn their season around and end this losing streak.