Mets' Francisco Lindor Updates Hand Injury Timeline, Hints at MLB Opening Day Status

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, who is recovering from a broken hamate bone in his left wrist, told Jon Heyman of the New York Post that he thinks he can be available for Opening Day.

"One hundred percent, I think I can make it for Opening Day...we're checking the boxes along the way," Lindor said.

The Mets open the season on Thursday, March 26 at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Lindor had surgery for the injury on Feb. 11 and got his stitches out two weeks later. He has been making positive steps of late, playing catch on March 3 and starting his hitting progression the following day.

The 32-year-old Lindor, who is entering his sixth season with the Mets and 12th overall, hit .267 (.811 OPS) with 31 home runs and 86 RBI in 2025. He made his fifth All-Star Game last year and has finished top-10 in the National League MVP race each of the last four years.