Brandon Nimmoâs return to the New York Metsâ lineup has been pushed back further as he recovers from a lingering knee issue.
The outfielder has played in only one spring training game this season, with two plate appearances, due to ongoing discomfort in his right knee. According to manager Carlos Mendoza, Nimmo was scheduled to play Sunday in the Grapefruit League but was unavailable due to his sore right knee. The soreness restricted his movement significantly, preventing him from running at full speed and limiting his ability to perform at his usual level on the field.
Mets Provide Update on Nimmoâs Knee Injury and Treatment Plan
Newsdayâs Tim Healey reported that inflammation was found in Nimmoâs knee. While Nimmoâs time off isnât ideal, the update on March 6 suggested he could return to the field soon, bringing some hope. However, that outlook changed after Mendoza spoke with the media on Saturday.
âYesterday [Nimmo] took some at-bats, but running felt like he couldnât get past the 85%, so we decided to get an injection on him,â Mendoza said, according to an X post from SNY. âIt is a gel injection to help lubricate the joint,â Mendoza said.
Mets Stay Optimistic About Nimmoâs Recovery Ahead of Season Opener
Mendoza was asked when he might start questioning Nimmoâs readiness for the season opener, but it seems the plan is to have him ready by Opening Day. In a recent post, Healy provided further insight into the situation. Nimmo will start to increase his activity after resting until at least Monday.
With the Metsâ starting rotation already dealing with several injuries this spring, losing one of their key hitters for the season opener would be a significant setback. The expectation is that this injection will be enough for Nimmo to heal, allowing him to be ready for the Mets’ first game against the Houston Astros on March 27.
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