Mets plan rehab begins for Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor at Double-A Binghamton

The New York Mets announced that shortstop Francisco Lindor and outfielder Tyrone Taylor will begin rehab assignments on Friday with Double-A Binghamton. The move places two regulars on a minor-league schedule designed to test timing, conditioning, and on-field readiness in game action before they rejoin the Mets.

Rehab assignments are a common bridge between the injured list and a return to the big leagues. Teams generally use Double-A, which offers a meaningful level of competition, to evaluate whether a player can handle the day-to-day rhythm of playing, fielding, and running the bases. For fans, it is often the clearest early sign of how close a return might be, even though the Mets control both pacing and readiness decisions.

For Lindor, the rehab assignment is a spotlight moment for Binghamton’s roster and fans, given the shortstop’s central role as an everyday defender and run-producer for the Mets when healthy. His presence also affects how the rehab period is measured, because shortstops require repeatable actions at full speed, strong throws, and frequent lateral movement across an extended game schedule.

Taylor’s rehab path similarly matters because an outfield return changes the shape of New York’s lineup and defensive alignment. Outfield rehab stints are often watched for tracking, routes, and the ability to cover ground consistently, all of which translate directly to major-league coverage and arm strength.

The Mets did not outline, in the announcement as reported, a specific length of the rehab plan or a timetable for when either player will be activated. That is typical, as teams will adjust based on how each player responds during the assignment, including how they feel in subsequent days after playing.

Double-A Binghamton, the Mets’ affiliate at that level, becomes the immediate focus for the organization during this week. Even without committing to a return date, the assignment itself indicates that the Mets view both players as far enough along in their recovery to handle structured competition.

Going forward, the key question for the Mets is whether the rehab stints progress smoothly and how quickly New York can integrate the players back into its everyday roles. If the assignments run their course without setbacks, attention will shift from minor-league evaluation to major-league readiness, including how the Mets want their infield and outfield combinations to look upon return.