New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is being examined Wednesday for a stress reaction in left hamate bone, general manager David Stearns told reporters Tuesday at the team’s spring training camp.
Stearns said Francisco Lindor is being examined tomorrow for a stress reaction in left hamate bone. Might need surgery. Six week recovery if that is needed and might be ready for Opening Day
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) February 10, 2026
Surgery is a possibility for the five-time All-Star, which would carry a six-week timetable for recovery.
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Stearns said he is confident Lindor could be ready for opening day if he undergoes the surgery, according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN.
Francisco Lindor will be evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone, David Stearns said. Surgery is possible and would include a six-week recovery. Stearns said he’s confident Lindor could be ready for opening day if he undergoes the surgery.
— Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) February 10, 2026
The injury perhaps sheds light on the decision to deny Lindor insurance coverage for the World Baseball Classic, where he hoped to compete for Puerto Rico in March, and the Mets’ refusal to let Lindor compete after Bad Bunny reportedly offered to pay for Lindor’s insurance.
BREAKING: #Mets Francisco Lindor may have to undergo surgery for a hamate bone
Will be evaluated and could miss six weeks if he has surgery, per David Stearns. pic.twitter.com/B99wbLiyFC
— Simone Eli (@SimoneEli_TV) February 10, 2026
The injury is one of many that came to light Tuesday as players around Major League Baseball reported to spring training camps in Arizona and Florida.
Few injuries will affect players more decorated than Lindor, who led the National League in plate appearances (732) last year while slashing .267/.346/.466 for the Mets.
Lindor finished in the Top 10 in National League MVP Award voting for the fourth consecutive year in 2025 and made his fifth All-Star team. He is a two-time Gold Glove Award and four-time Silver Slugger Award winner.
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