Naturally, the organization breathed a sigh of relief when they learned of Lindor’s results. With the Mets facing the Nationals, who have the third-worst record (68-81) in the NL, in a three-game set, he could be back for when the Phillies come to Queens for four games beginning on Thursday.

Francisco Lindor, who missed Saturday's game and left Sunday early with back tightness, will have an MRI Monday to determine the injury's severity.

Mets shorstop Luisangel Acuña is making the most out of his first opportunity in Major League Baseball.

Francisco Lindor and the Mets can breathe a sigh of relief. Imaging on Lindor’s injured lower back revealed “good news” on Monday, said the shortstop, who plans to return this regular season — and potentially this week.

The New York Mets received some relieving news on Monday when an MRI on veteran shortstop Francisco Lindor's back came back clean, and the star infielder told reporters that he "should be back" before the end of the regular season.

Acuna was sure-handed in the Mets' win, converting four of six outs at shortstop — including two in the 10th with the go-ahead run at third. He was back out there Tuesday night.

Francisco Lindor was on the field before Wednesday’s game against the Nationals, playing catch and doing some light agility drills. But the shortstop is still dealing with the back discomfort that’s plagued him since he left Friday’s game in Philadelphia after stepping awkwardly on second base.

Things could have taken a downturn for Luisangel Acuna on Tuesday night, which seemed like a microcosm of the season he had been having. Appearing in just his fourth career big-league game with the New York Mets,