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Lindor’s OK, ‘best case’ is returning this week

Lindor's OK, 'best case' is returning this week

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    Lindor departed Friday’s game due to lower back pain and sat out Saturday for his first missed game of the season. He attempted to play on Sunday and singled to lead off the game, but his movement was limited while fielding a grounder in the bottom of the first.

    Lindor asked to be replaced at the end of the inning. When the Mets took the field in the bottom of the second inning, Luisangel Acuna went out to play shortstop.

    The 30-year-old said he’s been experiencing back pain for two weeks. He is batting .271 with 31 homers, a team-high 86 RBIs and 27 steals in 148 games.