4 Francisco Lindor Replacements for Mets After Injury

The New York Mets won't have Francisco Lindor in the lineup for a bit.

Apr 17, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago Cubs during the eight inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The New York Mets aren't going to be at full strength for a bit.

On Thursday, the Mets announced that superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor was placed on the 10-Day Injured List due to a left calf strain.

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— New York Mets (@Mets) April 23, 2026

MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reported that the expectation is that Lindor is expected to miss "significant time" due to the calf injury and it is worse than Juan Soto's.

"The Mets don't have a clear timetable yet on Francisco Lindor's calf injury, but they expect him to miss significant time. It's more serious than Juan Soto's was," DiComo wrote. "Ronny Mauricio is going to get a long run at shortstop to prove himself in Lindor's absence, per Carlos Mendoza."

It's going to be a bit before Mets fans see Lindor again. While Mauricio is going to get a shot with the club moving forward, it wouldn't hurt to add another piece as well. Here are four options for New York to consider.

Jose Iglesias

Sep 23, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Jose Iglesias (7) throws to first for an out during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images | David Frerker-Imagn Images

Mets fans already love Jose Iglesias. He slashed .337/.381/.448 with New York in 85 games in 2024. On top of his play on the field, he added good vibes to an organization that needed them at the time. Right now, Iglesias is available in free agency and should be brought back as soon as possible. At this point, he would be the easiest and most seamless addition for the franchise.

Tim Anderson

May 21, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels second baseman Tim Anderson (77) turns a double play against the Athletics in the sixth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

There was a time when Anderson was among the best shortstops in baseball. His offense took a significant hit over the last few years, though. He was a .205 hitter in 2025 in 31 games for the Los Angeles Angels. In 2024, he was a .214 hitter in 65 games for the Miami Marlins. Overall, he's a .276 career hitter in 10 years and is a two-time All-Star.

DJ LeMahieu

Jul 5, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) forces out New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) at second and throws to first to complete a double play on a ball hit by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

When healthy, there are few guys available right now who could help out more offensively than LeMahieu. He's a two-time batting champ and a career .289 hitter. But he's 37 years old at this point in his career. In 2025, he was a .266 hitter for the New York Yankees in 45 games played. He would be more of a depth utility option at this point, rather than a shortstop replacement at this point in his career.

Wilmer Flores

Sep 16, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Wilmer Flores is 34 years old and is a career .259 hitter in 13 big league seasons. He recently signed with Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. If he can still join a big league club, he'd be worth a dice roll for New York.