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Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has elbow surgery to remove bone spur

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor reacts at home plate after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) (Mary Altaffer, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

NEW YORK – Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, and the team said Wednesday he is expected to be ready for spring training in mid-February.

The Mets said team medical director Dr. David Altchek operated Tuesday in New York.

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Lindor, who turns 30 next month, hit .254 with 31 homers and 98 RBIs in his third season with the Mets, who finished fourth in the NL East at 75-87.

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