RETURN: Francisco Lindor Shows He’ll Be READY for Opening Day | 26-Man Roster is Taking Shape

RETURN: Francisco Lindor Shows He’ll Be READY for Opening Day | 26-Man Roster is Taking Shape

28:03 Mar 16, 2026
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Francisco Lindor returns to the New York Mets’ lineup, silencing doubts about his Opening Day status and reshaping the roster battle as spring training enters its final week.   Can emerging stars Carson Benge and Mike Tauchman both secure spots, or will service time and bench versatility shape decisions?   Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the impact of Lindor’s recovery, Ronny Mauricio’s development path, and how camp injuries and recent roster cuts could influence the final 26-man squad. Key topics include the Mets’ infield depth, the outfield competition, and the looming bullpen decisions.   Plus, updates on MJ Meléndez, Brett Baty’s utility role, and insight into the strategic implications as the Mets gear up for a critical Opening Day faceoff with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don’t miss this comprehensive look at how New York is positioning itself for the 2026 season.Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit https://mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. You can meet face-to-face with a real tax expert, and your documents get uploaded straight to your TurboTax app on the spot.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to find a store near you and book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the prem
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