Mets star Francisco Lindor is having surgery for a stress reaction to his left hamate bone, something that is understandably generally concerning given his importance to the team and the fact that Opening Day is six weeks away.

Chris Towers breaks down the Fantasy Baseball impact of early injuries to Francisco Lindor, Spencer Schwellenbach and more.

One adjustment could be to shift Bo Bichette back over to shortstop. He was signed by the Mets in free agency this past winter to play third base for the first time in his career. The Mets could roll with Bichette at shortstop and use Brett Baty or Mark Vientos at third base.

Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets underwent surgery on Feb. 11 and faces a six‑week recovery. Whether he will be ready for the March 26 season opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates remains uncertain.

PORT ST. LUCIE — A hand specialist confirmed what the Mets expected Wednesday: Francisco Lindor has a stress fracture in his left hamate bone and will undergo surgery immediately. The Mets still anticipate their star shortstop being ready to play by Opening Day.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns announced that shortstop Francisco Lindor will be evaluated on Wednesday for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone.

The Mets remain optimistic that Francisco Lindor will be ready for Opening Day despite his hamate bone surgery.

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will be evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone and might need surgery. In addition, Juan Soto will move to left field.