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.

The New York Mets tried a different method to help heal shortstop Francisco Lindor, who remains out with a back injury.

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