Summary
New York Mets player Francisco Lindor had surgery in February for a broken bone in his hand. He is optimistic about recovering in time for the team's first game of the season on March 26 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lindor recently started swinging a bat again and believes he can be ready to play on opening day.
Key Facts
- Francisco Lindor is a shortstop for the New York Mets.
- Lindor had surgery on February 11 for a broken bone in his right hand, known as the hamate bone.
- The usual recovery time after such surgery is about six weeks.
- Lindor recently began swinging a bat and playing catch for the first time since his surgery.
- He is hopeful to participate in the Mets' opening day game on March 26.
- Lindor needs to be able to handle different baseball activities, like fielding and hitting live pitches, to be ready for the game.
- Lindor is a switch-hitter, meaning he can bat both left-handed and right-handed.
