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This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Mets injury news and transactions.

Polanco finding power stroke with another rehab homer

@maxralph_
July 5, 2026

In the middle of an up-and-down journey back from both left Achilles bursitis and a right wrist contusion, Jorge Polanco seemed to make more progress on Sunday. The Mets’ rehabbing first baseman homered for Triple-A Syracuse in a 7-3 loss to Worcester. It was his second homer in his last

Polanco homers in rehab game; Robert plays 9 innings in center field

July 2, 2026

A pair of offseason acquisitions who have been sidelined due to injury since late April continued to make their way toward a return to the Mets' lineup on Thursday. Center fielder Luis Robert Jr. and infielder/designated hitter Jorge Polanco each played for Triple-A Syracuse in a 7-5 loss to Worcester

Robert plays CF, Polanco DH's in Triple-A rehab assignment

June 30, 2026

TORONTO -- Luis Robert Jr., a key Mets offseason acquisition who has been sidelined since late April, is finally making tangible progress from a lumbar spine disc herniation. Robert began a Minor League rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Syracuse, playing five innings in center field and finishing 1-for-2 with a

Semien has Grade 3 hip flexor strain, to miss at least a month (report)

June 29, 2026

TORONTO -- While Mets officials aren’t publicly placing a timeline on second baseman Marcus Semien’s return from injury, they are reportedly bracing to be without the veteran for more than a month. “He’s got a little bit of time before he’s back on the field for us,” interim manager Andy

How will the Mets utilize Polanco when he returns?

June 29, 2026

This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo’s Mets Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. MLB.com's Bill Ladson wrote this edition.

Lindor gets day off to wrap Phils series; Holmes making progress

June 28, 2026

NEW YORK -- Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was given a scheduled day off against the Phillies in Sunday's 5-4 loss in the series finale. There was nothing wrong with him, but the star infielder is being eased back into his role as an everyday player after missing two months of

Semien (hip flexor strain) placed on IL; Mauricio recalled from Triple-A

@mkrwrt
June 25, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Mets placed Marcus Semien on the 10-day injured list with a left hip flexor strain on Thursday before the series finale against the Cubs at Citi Field. In a corresponding move, the club recalled infielder Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse, as well as right-hander Daniel Duarte

Soto returns to starting lineup after missing 2 games with back issue

@mkrwrt
June 25, 2026

NEW YORK -- Juan Soto returned to the Mets' starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Cubs after missing both games of Wednesday's doubleheader with back tightness. He had exited Tuesday's loss after four innings and was considered day to day. In addition to a right calf strain that

Lindor activated for Game 2 of doubleheader vs. Cubs

June 24, 2026

NEW YORK -- Following a successful final rehab game with Triple-A Syracuse, Francisco Lindor was activated from the 10-day injured list for the second game of the Mets' doubleheader against the Cubs on Wednesday. He was in the lineup playing shortstop and batting second behind leadoff hitter Carson Benge. Ronny

Soto (back) misses doubleheader: 'He’s still feeling the same'

@mkrwrt
June 24, 2026

NEW YORK -- Only seven times this season have the Mets played a full game with both Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor in their lineup. Tuesday night, with Lindor hours away from returning from the injured list, the Mets lost Soto to another injury. The good news is that Soto

Lindor targeting return to Mets after Tuesday's rehab game

June 22, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- While Francisco Lindor remains likely to return from the injured list this week, he probably won’t suit back up for the Mets until at least Wednesday.

Lindor's upcoming return comes at crucial inflection point for Mets

June 22, 2026

This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo’s Mets Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Lindor singles, scores in first rehab appearance, slated for more game action Sunday

@jared_greenspan
June 20, 2026

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor began a Minor League rehab assignment on Friday, going 1-for-4 while playing six innings at shortstop for Double-A Binghamton. It marked Lindor's first game action since April 22, when he strained a left calf muscle that has sidelined him since. Lindor is slated to play in

Lindor (calf) to start rehab assignment Friday, could be activated soon

June 18, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is set to begin a Minor League rehab assignment on Friday, setting him up to return from the injured list as soon as early next week. Lindor, who has not played since April 22 due to a strained left calf muscle, will play with

Senga set to return after Scott (hip impingement) lands on IL

June 15, 2026

CINCINNATI -- An injury to Christian Scott has opened the door for Kodai Senga, once again, to prove himself in the Mets’ rotation. The team on Monday placed Scott on the 15-day injured list with a right hip impingement, with plans to activate Senga on Tuesday to take his place.

Lindor (calf) expected to make Mets return before end of June

June 12, 2026

NEW YORK -- Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns reiterated on Friday that he expects Francisco Lindor back from the injured list before the end of June. Lindor took live at-bats against a Minor League pitcher on Friday for the first time since straining his left calf muscle April

After injury setback, Senga hurls quality start in 4th rehab outing

June 11, 2026

Kodai Senga, scratched from his previously scheduled rehab appearance with Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday due to right ulnar nerve irritation, was back on the mound Thursday with a performance that should put most concerns about his elbow to bed.

Alvarez activated just 4 weeks after meniscus tear, singles in 1st AB

@mkrwrt
June 9, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Mets received a much-needed reinforcement on Tuesday, when Francisco Alvarez was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the series opener against the Cardinals at Citi Field. The catcher was sidelined after tearing the meniscus in his right knee after fouling off a ball on

Senga scratched from rehab start with nerve irritation in right arm

@mkrwrt
June 9, 2026

NEW YORK -- Kodai Senga’s return to the Mets was interrupted on Tuesday, when he was scratched from his fourth Minor League rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton with ulnar nerve irritation in his right arm. The right-hander was in the midst of his progression back from lumbar spine inflammation, which

Polanco shut down with ankle soreness, will return to NY for testing

@colebradley01
June 7, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The injury-riddled Mets received more bad news Saturday when first baseman Jorge Polanco had his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse shut down after he experienced left ankle soreness, the club announced. He will return to New York for further evaluation.

'Different mindset' has return already in view for rehabbing Alvarez

June 2, 2026

SEATTLE -- Last week at Citi Field, Francisco Alvarez was in the Mets’ dugout when a reporter remarked on the freakishly fast pace of his recovery from a torn right meniscus. “I’m a normal human,” Alvarez responded, “with a different mindset.”

Polanco (left Achilles) begins likely lengthy rehab assignment 

May 27, 2026

NEW YORK -- Jorge Polanco, whose complicated injury situation has kept him sidelined for the past six weeks, took a major step toward a potential return on Wednesday when he began a Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton. Polanco made two plate appearances as a designated hitter, finishing 1-for-2

Taylor (hip flexor strain) placed on IL as Minter, Young return to Mets

Morabito, Pintaro optioned to Triple-A amid New York's flurry of roster moves
May 26, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Mets lost one player to the injured list on Tuesday but welcomed two others back from it, sending outfielder Tyrone Taylor to the IL while activating utilityman Jared Young and left-hander A.J. Minter. Taylor, who injured his right hip in Monday’s 7-2 loss to the Reds,

Soto out of lineup for second straight day with illness

May 25, 2026

NEW YORK -- Mets outfielder Juan Soto was out of the lineup for his second consecutive game on Monday because of flu-like symptoms. According to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, Soto developed a fever Sunday night and was too weak to play against the Reds late Monday afternoon. Soto was scratched