New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was not in the starting lineup once again for Thursday's opener of a key four-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies.Lindor missed each of the M

The New York Mets received some relieving news on Monday when an MRI on veteran shortstop Francisco Lindor's back came back clean, and the star infielder told reporters that he "should be back" before the end of the regular season.

Francisco Lindor said an MRI of his ailing back did not detect any structural damage and he hopes to return to the New York Mets lineup this week