Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor expressed "extreme confidence" in his ability to return to his All-Star caliber play, following a standout performance on Sunday where he reached base five times in the team's 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Lindor, who had been struggling since returning from a two-month stint on the injured list with a calf strain, highlighted the work he and the coaching staff have been putting in.

"I am extremely confident, and there’s no other option," Lindor said when asked about regaining his previous form. "I have to play to a higher standard. I have to play to the level that the organization wants me and I have to play to the level that I expect myself to be."

On Sunday, Lindor went 3-for-3 with three RBIs from the cleanup spot and added two walks. This marked his fifth career game with five or more times reaching base. His performance was a significant turnaround from his .594 OPS since his return on June 24.

"I’m putting in the work, and the coaching staff here is helping me a lot," Lindor stated. "We have three hitting coaches and they are all sending me videos and all putting in the time. And [bench coach] Kai [Correa], we all know Kai doesn’t stop."

Bench coach Kai Correa acknowledged that Lindor is still attempting to overcome the lost time from his injuries and a lack of a normal offseason and spring training. Lindor also underwent hamate bone surgery before the season, compounding his difficulties. Correa suggested that some of the defensive miscues, including a throwing error on Saturday and a failure to turn a potential game-ending double play the previous Sunday, stemmed from a lack of game flow and continuous play.

"The biggest thing for him is he’s trying to close the gap on the lack of a normal offseason, the lack of a normal spring training," Correa said. "The multiple serious issues, injuries, consecutively, without continuous play or a rehab assignment. Some of the things you see are mental mistakes that manifest as physical mistakes. It comes from the lack of game flow, where he’s out there and not doing things without thought."

Interim manager Andy Green expressed optimism about Lindor's potential, noting his consistent performance prior to the injury and commending his effort and enjoyment of the game. "We know who [Lindor] is and he has a long track record of being really good," Green said. "The day before the All-Star break, that ended up being a tough day [on the botched double play], but he was swinging the bat really well, and made a ton of good plays that day. It’s good to see him come out, enjoy playing baseball, play it really well and lead us to a win."

The Mets hope Lindor can continue to provide consistent production as the team navigates the remainder of the season.