In a concerning development for the New York Mets, their star shortstop Francisco Lindor was forced to exit Wednesday night’s game against the Chicago Cubs after just two innings due to flu-like symptoms. Lindor, who has been a picture of durability over the past two seasons, appeared visibly under the weather during his lone at-bat in the bottom of the first inning.
The 29-year-old popped out routinely to the second baseman, and then took his place in the field for the top of the second.
In a concerning development for the New York Mets, their top prospect and starting catcher Francisco Alvarez was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left thumb sprain sustained during Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The injury occurred in the second inning when Alvarez stumbled while rounding first base on an infield grounder, bracing himself with his left hand on the ground.
Alvarez, who made his highly anticipated major league debut last season, has struggled to find his footing at the plate so far in 2024, hitting just .
The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are set to conclude their weather-shortened three-game series on Thursday afternoon at Truist Park. The Braves will send out Allan Winans for his season debut, while the Mets counter with veteran left-hander Jose Quintana.
For Atlanta, manager Brian Snitker has stuck with the same lineup that was announced for Wednesday’s postponed game. Adam Duvall gets the nod in left field against the lefty Quintana, a pitcher he has enjoyed success against in the past.
