When Francisco Lindor went down with a back injury last Friday in Philadelphia, the Mets’ playoff prospects seemed to be in serious trouble. But Luisangel Acuña has come up and taken Queens by storm.

Luisangel Acuña has subbed so nicely for the New York Mets already that his brother’s team is in growing danger of missing the postseason

Acuna was sure-handed in the Mets' win, converting four of six outs at shortstop — including two in the 10th with the go-ahead run at third. He was back out there Tuesday night.

The Mets recently acquired infielder Eddy Alvarez from the Boston Red Sox after learning second baseman Jeff McNeil would miss the remainder of the season with a broken wrist. Acuña would appear to bring a more well-rounded game to the table, making him the kind of upgrade that can help influence a tight playoff race during the home stretch.

Getting his first home start for the Mets, Luisangel Acuña delivered in a big way with his first home run in a crucial win over the Nationals.

Luisangel Acuña has subbed so nicely for the New York Mets already that his brother's team is in growing danger of missing the postseason. Replacing an ailing Francisco Lindor at shortstop, Acuña capped a huge night at the plate with his first career home run to help the Mets beat the Washington Nationals 10-1 on Tuesday.

Luisangel Acuna keeps producing for the Mets as his RBI triple increases their lead over the Phillies.