"He's ready to go, manager Carlos Mendoza said. He went through his progression, and it got to a point now where it's time for him to start playing with us after checking all the boxes and continuing to rack up good days."
"The power aspect of Lindor's offense will be closely monitored, as it is usually the last thing to return after hamate bone surgery. Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez experienced the very same thing last season when he underwent the procedure. The very early returns at least suggest that it is not an issue."
"I saw it right away the other day when he was taking BP. He looks normal, Mendoza said. There's no hesitation there. He's swinging the bat as he normally would."
Francisco Lindor made his 2026 debut in Grapefruit League play against Toronto, approximately five weeks after undergoing left hamate bone surgery. The star shortstop recorded one hit in three at-bats, including a 104.5 mph single to right field, along with reaching on an error. Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed Lindor has progressed through all necessary rehabilitation stages and is ready to intensify his ramp-up before Opening Day on March 26 against Pittsburgh. Early indicators suggest Lindor's power remains intact, with no hesitation or pain management issues evident during his at-bats. The Mets organization maintained optimism throughout his recovery that he would be available for the season's start.
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