Mets' Francisco Lindor sits out vs. Braves, could return Wed.

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ATLANTA -- Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor missed his eighth straight game with back discomfort Tuesday night but was on deck to pinch hit when New York made the final out of a 5-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Lindor "could be in play" for Wednesday, although heavy rain is in the forecast.

Before the opener of a critical three-game series, Lindor spoke with reporters wearing a heavy heat wrap on his back and said he would work out before the game to determine if he was healthy enough to come off the bench. Lindor had a bone scan Monday that revealed no structural damage to his back, which he said meant there would…