Mets’ Lindor may need surgery; Soto to play LF

February 10, 2026 No Comments

Mets’ Francisco Lindor may need surgery; Juan Soto to left fieldESPNMultiple AuthorsFeb 10, 2026, 02:38 PM ET

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will be evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone and might need surgery, president of baseball operations David Stearns stated Tuesday.

Stearns stated he was confident that Lindor would be ready for Opening Day if he does undergo surgery, with recovery estimated at six weeks.

Lindor is coming off a season in which he hit .267 with 31 home runs and 31 stolen bases — one of seven MLB players to post a 30-30 season in 2025. He also drove in 86 runs.

In other Mets news, Stearns stated slugger Juan Soto would be moving from right field to left field this season.

Soto has been practicing in left field during the offseason, as he’ll play that position for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.

He hit .263 for the Mets last season, with 43 home runs and 105 RBIs.