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Mets’ Francisco Lindor Injury Update Emerges Before Tigers Game

The New York Mets enter Wednesday’s home matchup against the Detroit Tigers at 16-25, sitting in last place in the National League East. New York has fallen short of expectations early in 2026, and to make matters worse, the club is without one of its best players in shortstop Francisco Lindor.

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Francisco Alvarez Has Torn Meniscus

Updated Post – May 13 @ 15:06 The Mets announced catcher Francisco Alvarez has been placed on the injured list with a torn right meniscus. No timetable for his return has been given.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 13

David Stearns, Carlos Mendoza Speak About A.J. Ewing, Injury Updates

Yesterday president of baseball operations David Stearns and Manager Carlos Mendoza spoke to the media before the beginning of the homestand about the state of the Mets.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Are You Buying or Selling Mets Players in Fantasy Baseball 2026?

Before the 2026 season, the New York Mets were supposed to be a fantasy goldmine. Juan Soto was healthy and fully acclimated to Flushing. Francisco Lindor was coming off a monster 2025.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'American League MVPs' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13

Mets’ prospect makes history in MLB debut

Desperate for offense, the New York Mets called up top outfield prospect AJ Ewing ahead of their series opener against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.

Francisco Alvarez News / Total Pro Sports / May 13

What Happened To Francisco Alvarez? Latest Update On The Mets Catcher’s Injury

The New York Mets just cannot catch a break in their horrendous start to the 2026 campaign. While most of the superstars are struggling to perform close to their potential, the team is also missing some key personnel due to injury.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 13

Mets' Carlos Mendoza has one A.J. Ewing concern after stellar debut

While manager Carlos Mendoza was understandably pleased with what Ewing offered the struggling Mets at Citi Field, the skipper also pumped the breaks on expectations.

New update emerges on when Mets owner Steve Cohen could make final David Stearns decision

Three teams who could get early jump on trade deadline

Concern levels for five of MLB’s slumping stars

The '2025 MLB RBI leaders by team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 12

Mets' Francisco Álvarez Exits Game with Knee Injury

The New York Mets may have another injury to worry about. Francisco Álvarez exited the Mets' 10-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday due to a right knee injury and will undergo imaging on Wednesday.

Francisco Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Mets’ Francisco Alvarez removed from Tigers game amid injury concerns

With players like Francisco Lindor and Luis Robert Jr. already on the shelf, the New York Mets aren’t looking to pick up any more injuries. But then catcher Francisco Alvarez was forced to leave Tuesday’s matchup against the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 12

Mets tame Tigers 10-2 in rookie A.J. Ewing's debut

A.J. Ewing scored two runs and drove in a pair in his MLB debut, sparking the host New York Mets to a 10-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Called up from Triple-A Syracuse, Ewing had an RBI triple and drew three walks, one with the bases loaded.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 12

Paul Skenes gets season ERA below 2.00 with latest overpowering start

When Paul Skenes gave up five runs in an Opening Day loss, he left the mound with an obscene ERA of 67.50. He since has brought his ERA down to more familiar territory.

Skenes records back-to-back eight scoreless inning starts

Rockies player pulls a controversial move on Skenes

Phillies. Red Sox experiencing different results after managerial changes

Phillies have made a dramatic shift under Don Mattingly

Watch: Giants break out a bizarre three-man celebration vs. Dodgers

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Mets’ Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr get injury updates ahead of Tigers series

If the New York Mets are going to turn things around, Francisco Lindor and Luis Robert Jr will need to play pivotal roles in the lineup. However, they can’t do that as long as they are on the shelf.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Ken Rosenthal drops ‘desperation’ take on Mets’ latest move

The New York Mets are mired in a difficult season, and one Major League Baseball insider thinks the team is getting desperate for change. Ken Rosenthal is giving his two cents on the Mets’ latest move.

Carson Benge News / Just Baseball / May 12

Despite the Slow Start, Carson Benge Can Be the Mets’ Spark

The New York Mets opted to give Carson Benge (Just Baseball No. 11 prospect) a roster spot on Opening Day to begin the 2026 Major League Baseball season.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 11