Francisco Lindor said an MRI of his ailing back on Monday did not detect any structural damage and he hopes to return to the New York Mets lineup this week. “I’m great, I’m great,” the shortstop said before Monday’s series opener against Washington.

The New York Mets received some reassuring news on Monday when an MRI on veteran shortstop Francisco Lindor's back came back clean, and the star infielder told reporters that he "should be back" before the end of the regular season.

Naturally, the organization breathed a sigh of relief when they learned of Lindor’s results. With the Mets facing the Nationals, who have the third-worst record (68-81) in the NL, in a three-game set, he could be back for when the Phillies come to Queens for four games beginning on Thursday.