Francisco Lindor's hellish 2026 reaches new low in loss to Phillies

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has endured a brutal 2026 season, suffering a fractured hamate bone in spring training followed by a strained left calf that kept him out for two months. After returning to the lineup, Lindor committed his third error in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on July 18, 2026, compounding his offensive struggles. The usually reliable Lindor, who had played at least 152 games every season since 2021, has been unable to recapture his trademark form since coming back.