US EditionMets' Francisco Lindor Sits vs Dodgers with Broken Toe, Not Headed to the Injured List Just Yet
- The New York Mets secured a victory over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night, but Francisco Lindor suffered a broken right pinky toe after being struck by a pitch.
- The injury occurred in the first inning from an 89-mph slider by Tony Gonsolin, and although Lindor played the entire game, X-rays confirmed the fracture afterward.
- On Thursday, the Mets held Lindor out of their lineup, inserting Luisangel Acuña at shortstop and Brandon Nimmo as the leadoff hitter while manager Carlos Mendoza described Lindor as day-to-day.
- Lindor expressed confidence in his ability to continue playing shortstop despite being able to execute a hit-and-run, while Mendoza reported positive updates on his condition and confirmed there are currently no plans to place him on the injured list.
- Lindor intends to continue playing if he can manage the pain, indicating the injury will require dealing with discomfort but is not expected to sideline him long-term.
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Mets’ Lindor dealing with broken pinky toe
LOS ANGELES — Francisco Lindor is not immediately headed to the injured list after his toe was broken by a pitch in the New York Mets’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Lindor wasn’t available to play for the Mets on Thursday, but manager Carlos Mendoza called him day-to-day. Lindor told reporters that he will continue to play if he can manage the pain this weekend against Colorado. Lindor’s right pinky toe was broken by a…
Francisco Lindor Says He's Day-to-Day with Broken Toe After Injury in Mets vs. Dodgers
New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor told reporters on Thursday that he broke his right pinky toe after getting hit by a Tony Gonsolin slider during Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mets' Francisco Lindor sits vs Dodgers with broken toe, not headed to the injured list just yet
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Francisco Lindor is not immediately headed to the injured list after his toe was broken by a pitch in the New York Mets’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Lindor wasn’t available to play for the Mets on Thursday, but manager Carlos Mendoza called him day-to-day. Lindor told reporters that he will continue to play if he can manage the pain this weekend against Colorado. Lindor’s right pinky toe was broken…
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