Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor missed his second consecutive game against the Rockies due to a fractured pinky toe, though manager Carlos Mendoza provided an optimistic update on his recovery, noting Lindor felt “a little bit better” and participated in running and drills. In Lindor’s absence, rookie Ronny Mauricio started at shortstop, despite not yet recording a hit in two games since his call-up. Mendoza emphasized Mauricio’s switch-hitting capability as a factor in his selection over Luisangel Acuna.
