Mets get moderately good news on Brandon Nimmo injury

The New York Mets received some relatively good news regarding outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who was injured during Friday’s spring training game.

The New York Mets had been bitten by the injury bug, and perhaps the most significant was closer Edwin Diaz, who is done for the 2023 season after tearing his patellar tendon during the World Baseball Classic.

Days later, Mets fans either watched or got the alert that outfielder Brandon Nimmo limped off the field after suffering an apparent leg injury on a slide into second base during a Friday spring training game against the Miami Marlins.

Fans feared the worst, but there is a somewhat positive development that was revealed on Saturday.

Mets general manager Billy Eppler revealed that Nimmo had suffered a low grade strain in both his knee and ankle, and will be evaluated in a week. Additionally, Eppler said that Nimmo suffered no structural damage, but is uncertain if he will be ready for Opening Day on March 30.

Mets receive injury update on Brandon Nimmo

The injury occurred when Danny Mendick hit a ground ball to the left side of the infield. As Nimmo went to slide into second base, it looked as though his cleat got caught. The outfiedler grabbed at his right knee and had a heavy limp as he was helped off the field by manager Buck Showalter and a team trainer.

Nimmo underwent an MRI on Saturday, and Eppler shared the diagnosis shortly afterwards.

This past season, Nimmo led the National League with seven triples. Additionally, he recorded a .274 batting average, a .367 on-base percentage, a .433 slugging percentage, 16 home runs, 64 RBI, 102 runs scored and 159 hits in 151 games played.

The Mets and Nimmo agreed to terms on an eight-year, $162 million contract, ensuring that he would continue his career with the team.

Nimmo’s status for the start of the season will be worth monitoring. Mets fans will be waiting for an official update on Nimmo next week.