Outlook Francisco Lindor
Francisco Lindor remains sidelined with a calf strain as fantasy managers await a late-June return.
Francisco Lindor has not played since late April due to a severe left calf strain, leaving fantasy managers without one of their top draft picks. The struggling fifth-place Mets (27-35) are sorely missing his elite bat, currently utilizing Bo Bichette as their primary shortstop. While there is no official timetable, team updates suggest a potential return for the star shortstop in late June.
When healthy, Lindor is a premier five-category asset, coming off a spectacular 2025 season where he belted 31 home runs and stole 30 bases. Our models project him to restabilize with a .263 average, 22 homers, and 20 steals rest-of-season once he completes his rehab. Do not panic-sell the franchise cornerstone; his long-term top-tier projection makes him a mandatory hold on your injured reserve slot.
New York finishes out the week on the road against San Diego, but Lindor will remain completely sidelined for these matchups. Since he is still weeks away from baseball activities, make sure he is securely tucked into an IL spot in all formats. Weekly Verdict: Sit.
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Outlook Bobby Witt Jr.
Bobby Witt Jr. remains a premier fantasy asset despite a temporary dip in batting average.
Bobby Witt Jr. was named the Royals' May Player of the Month but has hit just .213 over his last 14 days, though he chipped in five stolen bases and eight runs. He remains locked in as the everyday starting shortstop for the fifth-place Royals, who hold a 24-38 record in the AL Central. Despite the team's struggles, Witt's elite speed and superb defensive play keep his fantasy floor incredibly high.
While the recent slide in average has raised some eyebrows, his underlying metrics and career track record suggest positive regression is coming. Our season projection expects a robust .298 batting average with 28 home runs and 36 stolen bases. This minor slump is a classic small-sample fluke rather than a cause for panic, so expect his elite ratios to return shortly.
The road trip continues with four remaining games against Minnesota, featuring favorable matchups against high-ERA starters Andrew Morris, Zebby Matthews, and Connor Prielipp. Only Joe Ryan poses a significant challenge, making this a prime bounce-back week for the superstar shortstop. Lock him into lineups as an elite, must-start option across all formats.
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