Mets’ Lindor and Taylor Start Rehab Assignments in Binghamton This Weekend

In a promising development for the New York Mets, two key players on the Injured List are set to begin their rehab assignments this weekend. Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor will take the field for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies starting Friday, marking a critical step in their recovery process.

Lindor, who has been sidelined since April 23 due to a calf strain, represents a significant loss for the Mets. His injury mirrors a more severe version of the ailment that previously kept Juan Soto off the field. The absence of the five-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner has forced the Mets to shuffle their lineup, with Bo Bichette stepping into a new position and quad-A players like Vidal Brujan and Zack Short filling in. Lindor’s batting average of .226, with a .314 on-base percentage and .355 slugging percentage, reflects the struggles the Mets have faced without his presence in the lineup.

Once he is cleared to return, Lindor is expected to reclaim his spot as a regular fixture in the Mets’ batting order. In contrast, Tyrone Taylor’s path back is less certain. The 32-year-old outfielder, who was already losing playing time to A.J. Ewing following his call-up on May 12, was hitting a mere .186/.210/.320 when he suffered a hip flexor injury on May 26. Taylor’s reputation as a glove-first player means his return could be crucial for defensive depth, but his limited offensive output has raised questions about his role moving forward.

With both MJ Melendez and Eric Wagaman still possessing minor league options, the Mets are likely to send one of them down to Triple-A Syracuse to accommodate Taylor’s return, at least temporarily. Fans can catch the Rumble Ponies as they face off against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at 7:05 PM, with the game available to stream on MiLB.tv.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.