exclusive New York Mets Francisco Lindor ‘still optimistic’ about his Mets Opening Day status as he waits for key recovery step By Dan Martin Published March 1, 2026, 6:56 p.m. ET PORT ST. LUCIE — Francisco Lindor is visible around Mets camp, sometimes behind the cages during batting practice, talking to teammates, other times on the field during drills.
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But he still hasn’t resumed impact activities, like taking a full swing or catching balls, as he recovers from surgery to repair the hamate bone stress fracture that has sidelined him this spring.
Despite that — and that spring training is progressing and the regular season is approaching — the shortstop told The Post on Sunday he’s “still optimistic” about being ready for Opening Day.
Lindor, limited to swinging one-handed and long-tossing without a glove, was also at shortstop Sunday, tracking grounders through the left side of the infield prior to a 4-3 win over Houston at Clover Park.
