Francisco Lindor was removed from Wednesday’s game against the Cubs at Citi Field prior to the top of the third inning with flu-like symptoms, the Mets announced.

He was replaced at shortstop by Joey Wendle.&nbsp;

Lindor popped out to short in his lone at-bat to end the bottom of the first and didn’t make a play in the field before leaving the game.&nbsp;

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<figcaption>Francisco Lindor exited Wednesday’s game early. <span class="credit">Noah K. Murray-NY Post</span></figcaption>

The durable Lindor played in all but three games the previous two seasons.&nbsp;

He’s had a rough first month of the season, entering Wednesday with an OPS of just .639.

He was replaced at shortstop by Joey Wendle. {ai:summary}<p>Trouble strikes early for Lindor at Citi Field. A tough break for the normally stalwart shortstop. #sports</p>

Francisco Lindor exits Mets game in third inning with flu-like symtoms

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