The New York Mets are ice-cold right now, despite the highest payroll in Major League Baseball. New York kicked off a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday with a 3-1 loss. It dropped the Mets' record to 9-18 on the season. New York simply hasn't been able to get out of its own way and to make matters worse, superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor is out due to a calf strain. Unfortunately for the Mets — and Major League Baseball as a whole — it's going to be a while before Lindor is able to return to the field again. In fact, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported that the Mets "privately" are expecting Lindor to be out until "weeks into June." "The Mets have not provided a timetable for Francisco Lindor’s calf strain, but are privately expecting him to be out until weeks into June. MLB Impact Of Francisco Lindor’s Absence Apr 22, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) warm up before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field.…