Lindor went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's win over the Cardinals.
Lindor lined a single to drive in a run in the fourth inning, but he also got another run to come across while getting caught in a rundown to end the frame. The All-Star shortstop has now hit safely in 13 of his 14 outings in April, slashing .317/.377/.433 with one home run, six RBI, 10 runs scored and two stolen bases across 60 at-bats this month following a 0-for-11 start in March.
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Mets' Mark Vientos: Goes yard for first time in 2025
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Vientos went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Cardinals.
It was a much-needed first homer of the year for Vientos, who took Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante yard to open the scoring Thursday in the second inning. Vientos is slashing a dismal .152/.253/.258 with four doubles, five RBI and six runs scored through 66 at-bats (18 games), but fantasy managers should try to stay patient with the slugging corner infielder. As long as Vientos is hitting in the heart of New York's star-studded lineup, he should see plenty of RBI opportunities going forward.
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Mets' Edwin Diaz: Works around leadoff walk for save
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Diaz picked up the save after allowing one walk in a scoreless ninth inning in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Cardinals. He struck out two.
Although it was Diaz's third straight outing where he allowed the leadoff batter to reach base, he didn't face much resistance from the Cardinals otherwise. The hard-throwing right-hander still has work to do to improve on his 5.87 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB over 7.2 innings, but Diaz has converted each of his first four save opportunities as New York's closer.
Mets' Griffin Canning: Six strong innings in second win
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Canning (2-1) picked up the win Thursday against the Cardinals after allowing one run on three hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out eight.
The veteran right-hander was brilliant Thursday while firing six innings for the first time this season. He scattered three singles, one of which did score Victor Scott in the third inning following a stolen base and a wild pitch, but Canning appeared to be well over the illness that cost him Wednesday's scheduled start against the Twins. Canning holds a serviceable 3.43 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB over four starts (21 innings), but he could find difficulty turning in a repeat performance in a tougher matchup against the Phillies next week.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Tracking toward return on homestand
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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Thursday that Alvarez (hand) could be activated from the 10-day injured list before the team's homestand ends April 23, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Alvarez will catch back-to-back, nine-inning rehab games with Double-A Binghamton on Friday and Saturday and, if that goes well, the club will have "a conversation" about the catcher's status, per Mendoza. A day of rest seems likely after Alvarez catches back-to-back contests, which points to a return Monday versus the Phillies. Alvarez is coming back from surgery on a fractured hamate bone in his left hand.
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Mets' Frankie Montas: Two weeks away from mound work
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Montas (lat) has been playing catch from 90 feet and is expected to begin throwing bullpen sessions in two weeks, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Montas began a throwing program in early April and has been brought along slowly as he works his way back from a high-grade right lat strain. He still has numerous boxes to check off in his rehab program but appears to be tracking toward a season debut in late May or early June, if all goes well.
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Mets' Luisangel Acuna: Exits starting nine
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Acuna is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt versus the Cardinals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Acuna had started each of the previous four contests at second base, but he'll begin Thursday's series opener on the bench. Brett Baty is handling second base and batting eighth for the Mets.
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Mets' Jesse Winker: Not in Thursday's lineup
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Winker is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Winker had started two of the last three games against righties, but he'll take a seat Thursday versus right-hander Andre Pallante, who has reverse splits. Starling Marte will be at designated hitter and bat sixth.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Sent back to Syracuse
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The Mets optioned Hagenman to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
Hagenman made his MLB debut Wednesday, allowing one earned run while striking out four batters across 3.1 innings in bulk relief. Despite his quality performance, it seems the Mets would still like to see more from the 28-year-old righty in the minors, where he currently holds a 6.97 ERA and 1.88 WHIP. Max Kranick was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Mets' Max Kranick: Returns to majors
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The Mets recalled Kranick from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
Kranick was just optioned to Syracuse on Wednesday, but the plan was always to bring him back a day later once Jose Siri (leg) officially went on the 10-day injured list. The 27-year-old Kranick has been one of the Mets' best relievers this season, permitting two runs with a 7:1 K:BB over 11.2 innings.
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Mets' Jose Siri: Finally placed on injured list
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The Mets placed Siri on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left tibia fracture.
Siri was diagnosed with the injury Monday, but the Mets held off on making the IL move official so that they could play roster games with their bullpen. There's no timetable for his return, but expect the veteran outfielder to be shelved for more than a month. Tyrone Taylor will be the club's primary center fielder while Siri is out.
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Mets' Jose Azocar: Added to roster
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The Mets selected Azocar's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
Azocar will give the Mets another player capable of handling center field with Jose Siri (leg) landing on the 10-day injured list. The 28-year-old Azocar is a career .243/.287/.322hitter over parts of three seasons at the big-league level.
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Mets' Luisangel Acuna: Swipes fifth bag of year
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Acuna went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Twins.
Making his fourth straight start at second base, Acuna extended his hitting streak to six games while swiping his fifth bag in five attempts. The 23-year-old is batting .381 (8-for-21) during his heater with two doubles, six runs and a 3:4 BB:K, and the Mets may be exploring ways to keep Acuna in the lineup -- Jeff McNeil (oblique) is seeing time in center field during his rehab assignment.
Mets' Griffin Canning: Gets green light to start Thursday
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Canning (illness) has been cleared to start Thursday's game against the Cardinals in New York, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Canning was originally scheduled to pitch in Wednesday's series finale versus the Twins, but he was scratched after falling ill Tuesday. The right-hander has apparently bounced back well from the ailment and will wind up being pushed back just one day in the pitching schedule. After winning a rotation spot on the heels of an excellent spring training, Canning has gotten off to a so-so start to the season, going 1-1 with a 4.20 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 13:8 K:BB over 15 innings.
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Mets' Jesse Winker: Bangs out two doubles Wednesday
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Winker went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Twins.
The veteran outfielder broke an 0-for-13 skid with the performance. Winker has had a tough beginning to 2025 and missed time over the last week with an illness, but he's capable of heating up quickly if he's healthy. Through 12 games, he's batting .200 (7-for-35) with zero homers, one run and six RBI.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Fans four in bulk role
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Hagenman didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Twins, giving up one run on three hits over 3.1 innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.
Making his big-league debut. Hagenman was deployed as the primary pitcher behind opener Huascar Brazoban and acquitted himself well, tossing 32 of 50 pitches for strikes before handing the ball off to Jose Butto. Hagenman wasn't exactly dominating for Triple-A Syracuse prior to his promotion, posting a 6.97 ERA and 12:4 K:BB through 10.1 innings over three appearances (two starts), but Wednesday's performance should earn him more opportunities with the Mets as the season progresses.
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