Mets' Francisco Lindor on IL with oblique strain

Francisco Lindor will be missing some time after suffering an oblique strain on Friday night. Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Mets place Francisco Lindor on injured list with right oblique strain

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 7/17/21

The New York Mets just can't stay healthy this season.

According to SNY's Steve Gelbs, the club has placed star shortstop Francisco Lindor on the injured list with a right oblique strain.

NEWS: Lindor to the IL with a right oblique strain
— Steve Gelbs (@SteveGelbs) July 17, 2021

Lindor left Friday's 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning with soreness on his right side. He appeared to suffer the injury on a swing.

The 27-year-old was traded to New York in January after six seasons with the Cleveland Indians. He agreed to a 10-year, $341 million deal with the Mets before Opening Day.

Lindor is hitting .228/.326/.376 this season with 11 home runs and 36 RBI. It's been a disappointing season for the Puerto Rican, whom Mets fans have regularly booed throughout the year.

Earlier this season, Lindor classified himself as the best shortstop in baseball. While he certainly hasn't been that this season, the four-time All-Star is starting to come around. Lindor is hitting .348/.423/.609 over his last seven games with two home runs and seven RBI.

His injury undoubtedly comes at an unfortunate time as he was just starting to heat up.

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