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NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 Francisco Lindor is ready to rejoin the New York Mets \u2014 just as Juan Soto deals with a back injury that may sideline him beyond Wednesday.<\/p>\n

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he couldn\u2019t rule out a trip to the injured list for Soto, who exited a 9-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs after the fourth inning Tuesday night because of a tight back.<\/p>\n

Soto, who was pictured on SNY wearing a wrap around his back in the dugout Tuesday, underwent imaging before Wednesday\u2019s doubleheader. Mendoza said he hoped Soto could be available at some point Wednesday but acknowledged a level of concern for the superstar outfielder, who is in the second season of a 15-year, $765 million deal.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got to wait,\u201d Mendoza said. \u201cObviously not ideal when a player like him come out of a game. Those guys are tough and they know how important they are and they take pride on being in the lineup everyday and posting.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just didn\u2019t like how he looked yesterday. We\u2019ve got to wait.\u201d<\/p>\n

Soto\u2019s injury may delay his reunion with Lindor, who is expected to be activated prior to Wednesday\u2019s nightcap. The 32-year-old shortstop has been sidelined since suffering a strained left calf while running the bases against the Minnesota Twins on April 22 \u2014 the same day Soto returned from an 18-day stint on shelf due to a strained right calf.<\/p>\n

Lindor played in his third rehab game Tuesday, when he was 2 for 5 while scoring twice for Triple-A Syracuse. He made the four-hour trip back to New York following the game, which factored into the Mets\u2019 decision to hold off on activating him.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything checked out well after the game last night but he got in late, so we told him to kind of recover this morning,\u201d Mendoza said. \u201cWe anticipate him being in the lineup.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mendoza said the Mets will proceed cautiously with Lindor following the longest injured stint of his 12-year career. Lindor, who missed just 15 games the previous four years, will likely sit out Thursday\u2019s game and will also see more time than usual at designated hitter.<\/p>\n

Lindor and Soto have played just nine games together this season for the last-place Mets, who haven\u2019t recovered from the 12-game losing streak they endured during Soto\u2019s absence. New York, which hasn\u2019t finished in last place since 2003, is seven games out of the final National League playoff spot.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m just worried about Soto,\u201d Mendoza said. \u201cI\u2019m not thinking about Lindor back, Soto out. It is what it is, right? Hopefully we can get those two in the lineup for a long time here for the rest of the season and we can make a run at it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mendoza also announced beleaguered starter Kodai Senga has been shifted to the bullpen. Senga gave up seven runs over 3 2\/3 innings Tuesday as his ERA rose to 10.08. He hasn\u2019t earned a win since June 12, 2025, when he suffered a hamstring injury covering first base against the Washington Nationals.<\/p>\n

Senga, a noted creature of habit, has made just one relief appearance for the Mets. He threw the final 1 2\/3 innings of Game 6 of the 2024 NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going to adjust his routine, he\u2019s going to have to adjust his routine,\u201d Mendoza said.<\/p>\n

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AP MLB: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/mlb<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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