Francisco Lindor’s absence was felt as the New York Mets split their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing the finale 6-5 after a string of defensive miscues and missed opportunities at the plate Lindor, sidelined with a broken right pinky toe, avoided the injured list but was unavailable even to pinch-hit, leaving Luisangel Acuña to fill in at shortstop.
Despite the injury, Lindor remains optimistic about a quick return, noting that while the toe will be a “nagging issue,” he expects to manage the pain and rejoin the lineup soon The Mets struggled in his absence, stranding runners and going just 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position, highlighting Lindor’s importance to both the defense and offense.
Looking ahead, the Mets will need to adjust their lineup as they continue a demanding schedule, while the Dodgers maintain momentum after a hard-fought series Fans will be watching closely for updates on Lindor’s status as the Mets try to stay competitive in the National League.
