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TOMÁS NIDO #6 - CATCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
4 HR •
12 RBI •
.192 AVG
4 HR
12 RBI
.192 AVG
Poaching work from McCann Nido will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Brewers.
Impact The hot-hitting Nido seems to have temporarily settled in ahead of James McCann on the depth chart at catcher. He'll stick in the lineup for the third time in four games after going 11-for-22 with five extra-base hits (two home runs, three doubles) and a walk over his last six starts.
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Crushes homer during loss Nido went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-3 loss against the Cubs.
Impact Nido homered off lefty starter Drew Smyly for the Mets' first hit of the game with one out in the third inning. The catcher has recorded an extra-base hit in four straight games and a home run in two straight. In addition, the 28-year-old has tallied six RBI over 21 at-bats in his last seven contests.
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Cleared to return Nido (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Impact Nido was sidelined for the last week, but he is ready to get back on the field. Nido did not require a rehab assignment, but he will work behind James McCann for at least one night.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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May require rehab assignment Nido (illness) may require a rehab assignment prior to being activated from the injured list, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
Impact Nido was expected back for the team's weekend series against the Phillies, though he is not yet ready to return. He's been sidelined since Aug. 13, so he likely wouldn't need a long rehab stint prior to returning.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Could return this weekend The Mets hope Nido (illness) will be able to return from the COVID-19 injured list sometime this weekend in Philadelphia, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Nido has been on the COVID-19 IL since Monday, but it seems likely that he'll be back in action after missing less than a week. The team hasn't announced a date for the backstop's return, but he should be back in action within the coming days.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Lands on COVID-19 IL Nido was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact It's unclear how long Nido will be sidelined, but he will be unavailable until he has put the COVID-19 concerns behind him. Michael Perez was called up to take Nido's spot on the roster.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seeing more playing time Nido is starting Saturday against the Phillies.
Impact Nido was in a timeshare with James McCann behind the dish in early August, but the former is starting at catcher for the fifth time in the last seven games. Nido has recorded hits in six consecutive matchups, slashing .333/.364/.476 with three doubles, three runs and two RBI during that time.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moves into timeshare Nido is on the bench for Thursday's game against Atlanta.
Impact With the Mets activating James McCann (oblique) from the injured list Thursday and inserting into the lineup, Nido's reign as the team's No. 1 catcher will come to an end. Though McCann has operated as the Mets' top option behind the plate when healthy during his two seasons with the team, manager Buck Showalter said Wednesday that McCann and Nido are likely to be used in a near-50/50 timeshare at catcher in the short-term future, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Once McCann's oblique injury is further behind him, however, expect him to eventually get the lion's share of the starts.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Receives breather Sunday Nido is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Miami, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Nido started all seven games since the All-Star break and will take a seat after posting a .770 OPS during that span. Patrick Mazeika will start behind the plate and bat ninth Sunday.
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Starting Saturday Nido (hand) is starting Saturday against San Diego.
Impact Nido was removed from Friday's matchup against the Padres due to a left hand contusion, but he said prior to Saturday's game that he's moved past the injury and isn't concerned that it'll be a long-term issue. The Mets acquired Michael Perez from the Pirates on Saturday to serve as additional depth behind the plate, but it seems like Nido will be available moving forward.
JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers hand contusion Nido left Friday's game against the Padres with a left-hand contusion, Deesha Thosar of FoxSports.com reports.
Impact X-rays returned negative, providing some hope that Nido will avoid a long-term absence. If he's forced to miss further time, the Mets catching depth will be tested with James McCann (oblique) also sidelined.
JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Friday Nido (forearm) is starting Friday against the Padres.
Impact Nido missed Sunday's game against the Cubs due to a left forearm injury but will be back in action for the Mets' first matchup after the All-Star break. He's starting behind the plate and batting ninth.
JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tending to forearm injury Nido is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs due to a left forearm injury, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact Per Puma, manager Buck Showalter said Nido is undergoing an MRI for the injury that will keep him on the bench for the series finale, though the skipper doesn't believe the backstop is dealing with anything serious. Patrick Mazeika will pick up the start behind the dish Sunday, forming a battery with starting pitcher David Peterson.
JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine for matinee Nido isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs.
Impact Nido is out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games during Saturday's matinee. Patrick Mazeika is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.
JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Thursday Nido isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Nido went 1-for-12 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts over his last four matchups and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Patrick Mazeika is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.
JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tomas Nido Sends Message to New York Mets Fans After Series Win Over Braves Tomas Nido sends message to New York Mets fans after series win over Braves.
JULY 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
