The Mets need Francisco Lindor back as they push for a postseason berth, but he believes if he does return, he won't be 100 percent.

The New York Mets would love to know they'll have their star shortstop back soon, but there's still no guarantee he'll be ready to go by Tuesday.

After missing four straight games with back tightness, Francisco Lindor received a facet injection in his back before Thursday's game.

In the meantime, Mets prospect Luisangel Acuña will continue to fill in for Lindor at shorstop, where he’s done an impressive job. In seven games, Acuña is 8-for-23 (.348 batting average) with four extra-base hits, including two home runs and five RBIs.

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.

Francisco Lindor's success in the 2024 season has thrust him into the MVP conversation. And it has helped underscore Lindor's value to the Mets.

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was not in the starting lineup once again for Thursday's opener of a key four-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies.Lindor missed each of the M

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor’s earliest return to New York’s lineup from a back injury likely is Tuesday night’s series opener at the Atlanta Braves

Francisco Lindor will almost assuredly miss one of the biggest series of the season. But the Mets hope their shortstop will be back for their biggest series of the season. Lindor was out of the lineup for a sixth straight game with an ailing back on Saturday.

Zack Wheeler was sharp, but the Phillies’ bats went quiet, setting up a potential celebration at the Bank as soon as Monday with a win over the Cubs.