BRANDON NIMMO NEWS

Activated, but not starting The Mets reinstated Nimmo (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, but he's not included in the lineup for the first game of the team's doubleheader with the Giants, Antho...

Impact Nimmo was apparently able to pass the final stages of MLB's COVID-19 testing protocols earlier Tuesday, but the Mets will ease him back in as a reserve option for the front end of the twin bill since he hasn't played since last Wednesday. Nick Plummer was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse to create room on the active roster for Nimmo, who could re-enter the starting nine for the nightcap Tuesday.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets OF Nimmo activated from COVID-19 IL, not in lineup

Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo was activated from the COVID-19 injured list but wasn’t in New York’s lineup for the opener of a doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets host the Giants in first of 4-game series

The New York Mets start a four-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants visit the Mets to begin 4-game series

The New York Mets start a four-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on Monday

APRIL 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

When Mets Might Get Brandon Nimmo, Mark Canha And Glenn Sherlock Back From COVID IL Find out when the Mets might get Brandon Nimmo, Mark Canha and Glenn Sherlock back from the COVID-19 IL.

APRIL 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Alcantara homers, D-Backs finally beat Mets in New York

Sergio Alcantara snapped a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Ketel Marte added an RBI double and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 3-2

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets face the Diamondbacks with 1-0 series lead

The New York Mets take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Buxton's bad injury luck, Mets' COVID issues

The Twins are hoping for good news on Byron Buxton after he injured his knee Friday and was sent for an MRI

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lindor, Marte shine as Mets rout Diamondbacks in home opener

Francisco Lindor homered from both sides of the plate to back another stingy start from newcomer Chris Bassitt, and the New York Mets routed the sloppy Arizona Diamondbacks 10-3 in...

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on COVID-19 injured list Nimmo (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nimmo tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday as part of an outbreak within the clubhouse, but he's asymptomatic. He'll be able to rejoin the team as soon as he tests negative, while Nick Plummer and Matt Reynolds were called up to provide additional depth in his absence.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Nimmo has tested positive for COVID-19, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Nimmo wasn't in the lineup for Friday's home opener against the Diamondbacks and will need to spend some time away from the team following his positive test. He's asymptomatic, but a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. Travis Jankowski is starting in center field Friday and should see additional playing time while Nimmo is sidelined.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Nimmo isn't starting Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact The Mets reportedly have several close contacts on the team after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, but it's not yet clear whether Nimmo is one of those players. He had swung a hot bat recently, going 4-for-10 with two homers, three runs, two RBI and three walks in his last three appearances. Travis Jankowski will start in center field and bat eighth.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard again Wednesday Nimmo went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Phillies.

Impact The Mets' leadoff hitter flashed his full arsenal at the plate, with his third inning blast off Aaron Nola being his second homer in as many days. Nimmo has reached base an impressive 12 times in six games to begin the season, reeling off eight hits including a double, a triple and two home runs while drawing four free passes.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer cruises, Alonso drives in 5 as Mets beat Phillies

Pete Alonso drove in five runs to help the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-6 in the finale of their three-game series

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats first homer Nimmo went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Phillies.

Impact He took Zack Wheeler deep in the fifth inning, giving Nimmo his first homer of the year and breaking open a scoreless tie. The 29-year-old is off to a strong start to the season from the top of the Mets' batting order, posting a .333/.391/.619 slash line with five runs scored through five games.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Megill delivers again, leads Nimmo, Mets past Phillies 2-0

Tylor Megill delivered his second straight scoreless start for the Mets, Brandon Nimmo homered and New York beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lindor plunking overshadows Scherzer's return; Mets top Nats

A benches-clearing interruption after Mets star Francisco Lindor was hit by a pitch overshadowed Max Scherzer’s return to Nationals Park even as the three-time Cy Young Award winne...

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lights out! Mets-Nationals delayed 14 minutes in the dark

Baseball players and fans are familiar with rain delays

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Batting leadoff Friday Nimmo (neck) is starting in center field and batting leadoff Friday against the Nationals.

Impact Nimmo didn't see the field Opening Day while recovering from neck stiffness, but he'll take his usual spot atop the order for New York in the second game of the season. The 29-year-old was effective in 2021 with a .292/.401/.437 slash line, but he was limited to 92 games as injuries continued to limit his availability.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets beat Nats 5-1 in Showalter debut behind fill-in Megill

Mark Canha and Starling Marte drove in runs to back five shutout innings from Tylor Megill, and the New York Mets won manager Buck Showalter’s debut by beating the Washington Natio...

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets' Max Scherzer To Start On Friday; Brandon Nimmo Injury Update Mets pitcher Max Scherzer (hamstring) checked all of the boxes in his fielding test and will take the mound on Friday night against the Nati...

APRIL 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Not playing in opener Nimmo (neck) is out of the lineup for Thursday's season opener in Washington, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nimmo seemingly demonstrated enough progress during an extended workout Wednesday to avoid going on the 10-day injured list to begin the season, but he'll need at least one more day to recover from a stiff neck. The Mets will keep Starling Marte in right field for Thursday's game and instead shift Mark Canha over from left to cover Nimmo's usual spot in center.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Brandon Nimmo On Potential Contract Extension: 'I Was Never Approached' Brandon Nimmo says the Mets never approached him about a contract extension this offseason.

APRIL 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

With no deGrom or Scherzer for Game 1, Mets tab Tylor Megill

Second-year right-hander Tylor Megill has been given the opening day starting assignment for the New York Mets against the Washington Nationals

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Appears on track for Opening Day Nimmo (neck) took batting practice and shagged fly balls Wednesday, noting after the workout that he's "a lot more optimistic" about his chances of being available for Thursday's O...

Impact Nimmo admitted he still wasn't sure whether he'll be part of the Opening Day lineup, but his positive workout one day after receiving a cortisone injection to ease the stiffness in his neck suggests that he's at least likely to avoid a stint on the injured list to begin the season. With rain in the forecast for Washington, D.C. ahead of Thursday's 4:05 p.m. ET first pitch, Nimmo could be hoping for a postponement to give him an extra day to heal up before the Mets play their first game.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE