What happened: Lindor is trending toward activation on Wednesday, signaling a return from the injured list. Reports point to him rejoining the lineup as soon as today, with the move expected to be made official before first pitch.

Why it matters: The return removes a major question hanging over the lineup after a longer-than-expected absence — a delay that had fueled speculation about how the Mets would handle their roster. Getting their everyday shortstop back stabilizes the middle infield and the top of the order down the stretch of the regular season.

What to watch: Watch for the official roster move and whether Lindor is in the starting lineup Wednesday, plus how he holds up physically in his first games back.