Mets bring 1-0 series advantage over Padres into game 2
The New York Mets meet the San Diego Padres with a 1-0 series leadAUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRANDON NIMMO #9 - LEFT FIELDER - NEW YORK METS
23 HR •
90 RBI •
.224 AVG
23 HR
90 RBI
.224 AVG
McCann haunts Mets again in Orioles' 9-5 win
James McCann homered and drove in three runs against his former team to help power the Baltimore Orioles past the New York Mets 9-5AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in lineup Nimmo (shoulder) is batting third and playing left field Tuesday against the Orioles.
Impact Nimmo was removed from Sunday's game with right shoulder discomfort and was held out of the starting nine for Monday's series opener. However, he'll return to the lineup for Tuesday's game, patrolling left field. Nimmo has homered in two of his last three games, collecting four RBI and four runs scored during that stretch.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Mets' Brandon Nimmo's MRI results are in | When will OF return? Mets' Brandon Nimmo was removed from Sunday's game with shoulder injury
AUGUST 19 • NJ.COM
MRI comes back clean The MRI on Nimmo's right shoulder came back clean Monday, and he's considered day-to-day,Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Impact Nimmo was removed from Sunday's game with shoulder discomfort and Monday's MRI confirmed that he isn't dealing with anything severe. Nimmo is out of the lineup Monday -- giving way to Tyrone Taylor in left field -- and is day-to-day moving forward.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Monday Nimmo (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Baltimore.
Impact Nimmo was lifted from Sunday's game with left shoulder discomfort, and he'll be held out of the lineup Monday against lefty Trevor Rogers and the Orioles. Nimmo was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, but the results of the test are not yet known. In his place, Tyrone Taylor will fill left field.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Departs with shoulder injury Nimmo was removed from Sunday's game against the Marlins due to shoulder discomfort, David Lennon of Newsday reports.
Impact Nimmo had an eventful seventh inning, as he fouled a pitch off himself in the top of the frame and had a diving catch to finish the bottom of the inning. He presumably suffered the injury on the diving catch and should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Cracks homer in return Nimmo went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-3 win against Miami.
Impact After missing Thursday's game to due illness, the 31-year-old outfielder tattooed a 390-foot, three-run homer off reliever George Soriano for his first long ball of the second half. Perhaps this performance can spur on Nimmo, who entered this game with a .140 (12-for-86) batting average in 23 games since the All-Star break. Overall, the nine-year vet is now slashing .228/.343/.405 with 17 homers, 68 runs scored and 70 RBI across 508 plate appearances this season.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Nimmo snaps out of slump with 3-run homer and Mets roll past Marlins 7-3
Brandon Nimmo broke out of his slump with a three-run homer and Jeff McNeil launched a two-run shot, powering the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Miami MarlinsAUGUST 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in lineup Nimmo (illness) is batting third and playing left field Friday against Miami.
Impact Nimmo didn't play in Thursday's game against Oakland due to the stomach flu, but he's feeling well enough to suit up and start Friday's series opener. The left fielder is 0-for-13 with four walks, a run scored and an RBI across his last four games.
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
Battling stomach flu Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Nimmo is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics due to a case of the stomach flu, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Mendoza noted that Nimmo was unable to get much sleep Wednesday night due to the ailment, so the Mets will hold him out of the lineup as they wrap up their series against Oakland with a day game. Jeff McNeil will pick up a start in the outfield in place of Nimmo, who has gone 3-for-32 with 11 strikeouts over his last nine starts to bring his batting average down to .226 for the season.
AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting amid slump Nimmo is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Nimmo received a day off last Thursday in Colorado after he had gone 2-for-16 over his previous four starts, but the veteran outfielder doesn't seem to have benefited much from the break. While starting in each of the Mets' ensuing five games following the day off, Nimmo went 1-for-16 with four walks against six strikeouts. Nimmo doesn't appear to be in danger of losing hold of his everyday role in the New York outfield, but his .171/.271/.244 slash line since the beginning of August could nonetheless put him at risk of being held out of the lineup more often.
AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against left-hander Nimmo is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact It's a day off for the left-handed hitting Nimmo as the Rockies send southpaw Austin Gomber to the bump. Tyrone Taylor will occupy left field for the Mets in the series finale.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Cave homers, Díaz has 2 hits and 2 RBIs to lift the Rockies to a 6-3 win over the Mets
Jake Cave hit a home run, Elias Díaz had two hits and two RBIs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets 6-3AUGUST 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Has three hits, steal in win Nimmo went 3-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-1 win over the Angels.
Impact Nimmo broke out of a 4-for-49 slump over his last 13 games with a solid showing in Friday's win. It's the sixth time this season Nimmo gets at least three hits in a game. The 31-year-old has yet to be caught stealing this season as well, going a perfect 11-for-11 in steal attempts thus far. Nimmo is having another solid season hitting .237/.352/.416 with 16 homers, 65 RBI and 64 runs scored over 103 games.
AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE
Pete Alonso homers and newcomer Paul Blackburn strikes out 6 for Mets in 5-1 victory over Angels
Pete Alonso homered for the third time in five games and Paul Blackburn allowed only one run in his Mets debut as New York beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 Friday nightAUGUST 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Friday Nimmo (foot) is starting in left field and batting second in Friday's series opener against the Angels.
Impact Nimmo left after the sixth inning of Wednesday's loss to the Twins after fouling a ball off his left foot. X-rays came back negative, and the 31-year-old will miss no time following the Mets' off day Thursday. Nimmo has struggled at the plate since the All-Star break, batting .111 with a .379 OPS and a 32.1 percent strikeout rate across 55 plate appearances.
AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE
Day-to-day after negative X-rays Nimmo is day-to-day after X-rays on his left foot came back negative, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Nimmo was pulled from Wednesday's loss to the Twins after fouling a ball off the foot, but he's expected to be fine. The Mets have a scheduled off day Thursday, giving Nimmo some extra rest before the weekend series against the Angels.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Exits after fouling ball off foot Nimmo was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Twins following the sixth inning after fouling a ball off his left foot, David Lennon of Newsday reports.
Impact Nimmo was in noticeable discomfort after fouling a ball off his foot in the bottom of the sixth inning. While he remained in to finish his plate appearance, striking out, he was then lifted in between frames. Nimmo is presumably headed for X-rays, with an update on his condition likely available later Wednesday. He was hitless in three at-bats before being pulled.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Alonso homers to start the Mets on their way to a 15-2 blowout against the Twins
Pete Alonso homered to start a six-run fourth inning and the New York Mets blew out the Minnesota Twins 15-2, turning the opener of an interleague series between playoff contenders...JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves right-hander Reynaldo López leaves start with right forearm tightness
Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Reynaldo López left his start against the New York Mets on Sunday after three innings because of tightness in his throwing forearmJULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting against left-hander Nimmo is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus Atlanta.
Impact Southpaw Chris Sale will be on the hill for Atlanta, so Nimmo's night will begin on the bench. Jeff McNeil is getting the start in left field and Jose Iglesias will move up to the No. 2 slot in the Mets' batting order.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs ninth steal Nimmo went 0-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Marlins.
Impact He also struck out three times, continuing a trend that has seen Nimmo whiff at a 32.4 percent rate in July. Those contact issues have led to a .226/.324/.419 slash line on the month, but the veteran outfielder has bolstered his fantasy value by stealing four bags in 16 games to go along with three homers, six runs and 13 RBI. Nimmo's nine steals on the season have already tied his career high.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins host the Mets, look to continue home win streak
The Miami Marlins host the New York Mets looking to continue a three-game home winning streakJULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
