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Lindor Stays Confident Amid Struggles, Eyes Improvement
4/10/2026
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Story summary
- Francisco Lindor of the Mets has eight hits in 51 at-bats for a .157 average in 2026, and says his hand surgery did not affect him.
- The pressure to improve grows as Juan Soto and Jorge Polanco are sidelined by injuries.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza supports Lindor, noting that past April struggles are not unusual.
- Lindor remains confident and will focus on quality at-bats to turn the season around.
