LEADING OFF: Padres-Dodgers back at it, Astros struggling
Los Angeles right-hander Walker Buehler starts the opener of a four-game series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on ThursdayAPRIL 22, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Ben Verlander's 'Flippin' Bats' welcomes New York Mets' Jeff McNeil
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Tending to stiff hipMets manager Luis Rojas said Nimmo was excluded from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs due to a stiff right hip, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
ImpactNimmo is expected to be available off the bench, so the hip issue doesn't appear to be a major concern. Kevin Pillar will pick up the start in center field with Nimmo out of the lineup for the first time in the Mets' 13 games this season.
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Gets first day offNimmo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
ImpactNimmo had started each of the Mets' first 12 games, producing a monstrous .490 on-base percentage while hitting out of the leadoff spot in each of the past 11 contests. He'll likely be getting a pre-planned rest day Wednesday, allowing Kevin Pillar to pick up a start in the outfield. Second baseman Jeff McNeil replaces Nimmo atop the order.
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