Lindor (back) out of starting lineup Saturday, but available off bench

What happened?

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is out of the starting lineup Saturday against the Chicago Cubs due to back tightness, but he is available to come off the bench if needed, according to manager Luis Rojas.

What does this mean for fantasy owners?

Lindor is one of the best shortstops in baseball, so his absence from the starting lineup is a blow to fantasy owners. However, he is expected to be available off the bench, so he could still have some value in deeper leagues.

What should fantasy owners do?

If you own Lindor in a fantasy league, you should keep an eye on his status and see if he is able to come off the bench. If he is, he could still be a valuable asset to your team. However, if he is not able to play, you may want to consider replacing him with another shortstop.

Additional notes

Lindor has been dealing with back tightness for the past few days. He missed Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals due to the injury. Rojas said that Lindor is feeling better, but the team is not going to rush him back into the lineup.

The Mets are expected to activate Lindor from the injured list on Sunday. He is expected to start at shortstop and bat leadoff in the team's series finale against the Cubs.