Key facts
- Shortstop Francisco Lindor is nearing a return to the New York Mets.
- Lindor has started playing simulated games as part of his recovery from a strained left calf.
- Mets president David Stearns anticipates Lindor could play in games by the end of June.
- Lindor suffered the injury on April 22 and has missed 44 games.
- Pitcher Kodai Senga also made progress in his return from lumbar spine inflammation.
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is nearing a return to the team, with president of baseball operations David Stearns expressing optimism that he could be back by the end of June. Lindor has been recovering from a strained left calf, an injury he sustained on April 22.