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Francisco Lindor removed early with lower back soreness in potential Mets scare

By
Dan Martin
Published Sep. 13, 2024, 8:55 p.m. ET

PHILADELPHIA — An encouraging night for the Mets took an ominous turn on Friday, as Francisco Lindor was removed from their game against the Phillies before the bottom of the seventh.

The shortstop grabbed his left knee after being caught in a rundown and slipping between second and third to end the top of the sixth.

However, the Mets announced Lindor was dealing with lower back soreness.

It came after the National League MVP candidate singled in Harrison Bader to extend the Mets’ lead over the Phillies to 7-0.

Francisco Lindor
Francisco Lindor was removed early from the Mets’ game on Friday night. Getty Images
Lindor was tagged out after the awkward play at second base.
Lindor was tagged out after the awkward play at second base. SNY/X

It was Lindor’s second hit of the night.

He played the bottom of the sixth and made a play on a Johan Rojas grounder for the second out.

With Lindor out of the game, Jose Iglesias moved from second base to short.

Newcomer Eddy Alvarez entered the game at second.