Mets' Francisco Lindor takes another positive step, begins hitting progression

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that shortstop Francisco Lindor started his hitting progression on Wednesday. 

The skipper didn’t provide any further details in terms of how many swings were taken. 

This is obviously another step in the right direction for the stars shortstop, who had surgery on his left hamate bone on February 11. 

Lindor played catch on Monday, took part in live defensive drills on Tuesday, and now has moved on to hitting, with Opening Day just over three weeks away. 

All along, Lindor, Mendoza, and Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns have said that they are all optimistic that the five-time All-Star will be ready to go when the Mets host the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 26.