Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. LOS ANGELES Francisco Lindor was absent from the Mets starting lineup in after X-rays revealed a broken pinky toe on his right foot. The Mets shortstop was drilled in the foot by a Tony Gonsolin slider leading off the game the previous night but managed to play all nine innings through discomfort. Lindor said the injury is a pain tolerance i sue and he will be evaluated on a daily basis. It hurts, Lindor said. And even more so when you are wearing shoes. Even so, Lindor tried to talk his way into Thursdays starting lineup, according to Carlos Mendoza, but was rebuffed by the manager. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts to getting hit by a pitch first inning against the Dodgers on June 4, 2025. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor reacts after being hit by a pitch in the first inning of a game against the Dodgers on June 4, 2025. AP Luisangel Acua started at shortstop and went 1-for-5 in the series finale against the Dodgers. Lindors injury occurred a day after Mookie Betts returned to action for the Dodgers after mi sing four games with a broken toe. Betts injury occurred in the middle of the night on Chris Mazza Jersey a trip to the bathroom. Neither Lindor nor Mendoza deem the injured list as a po sibility for the Mets shortstop. Explore More I feel like we got really good news here, Mendoza said. Its fractured, but in an area where its just pain tolerance. [The trainers] were telling me if it was the joint it would have been something more serious, but this is something he is going to have to deal with it and were giving him today, but knowing him he is going to continue to fight. Would DH be a po sibility for Lindor this weekend in Colorado? The way I see it is, if I am good enough to hit and run and I should be good enough to play shortstop, Lindor said. But at the end of the day, I trust the trainers and whenever they think its going to be best I will go with that. Ronny Mauricio, who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse this week with Mark Vientos placed on the IL with a hamstring strain, is another candidate to play shortstop if needed. After starting the previous two games of the series, Mauricio was on the bench Thursday. I wouldnt be surprised if Lindor comes in [Friday] and says he is good to go, Mendoza said. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Mets prospect Jonah Tong was named Eastern League Pitcher of the Month for May. The right-hander, pitching for Double-A Binghamton, led the league with a 1.35 ERA and 42 strikeouts in five starts. Tong, 21, pitched 6 / perfect innings against Reading on May 10 as part of a combined perfect game of seven innings in a doubleheader. Joel Kuhnel Jersey