Francisco Lindor said he \"should be back\" before the regular season ends after an MRI on his lower back Monday revealed no structural damage.
The news is a huge relief to the New York Mets, who are fighting for playoff position with less than two weeks left.
Lindor said he should start physical activity Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on how his back feels. He estimated he could return to the Mets\' lineup in the next two to five days.
Back discomfort forced him to leave Friday\'s game against the Philadelphia Phillies early. He then missed Saturday\'s game entirely -- the first time he didn\'t appear in a game this season. He led off Sunday\'s game with a single, but he exited the game in the second inning. The Mets lost Saturday and Sunday after a blowout win Friday.