Francisco Lindor is set to begin a rehabilitation assignment as he works toward returning to the New York Mets’ lineup, according to multiple reports. Both outlets say the rehab stint is underway and frame his next steps as a countdown to a potential return to game action. The reports indicate that Lindor could be back in the Mets’ lineup as soon as next week, depending on how he progresses during the rehab period. While the articles emphasize the timing of his return window, they do not provide additional detail on the specific injury or the precise rehab schedule in the information provided here. Overall, the consensus is that the Mets are moving Lindor through a standard rehab process and are considering his reintegration into the lineup on a near-term basis. Any final return timing would depend on medical clearance and his performance during the rehabilitation stint.