Brandon Nimmo exits with sore aspect however Mets hope it was caught ‘early’

The Mets misplaced a recreation — practically in historic, embarrassing vogue — however they’re hoping they didn’t lose one thing far more vital: their leadoff hitter and arguably finest place participant up so far.

Brandon Nimmo was pulled Saturday after 4 innings with proper intercostal irritation after efficiently stopping a swing however feeling one thing in his aspect within the course of.

Nimmo, throughout a third-inning at-bat that may finish in a stroll, started his swing however rapidly determined in opposition to it, then grabbed at his proper aspect.

#Mets Brandon Nimmo appeared to tweak his aspect on a verify swing. He stayed in to finish the at-bat however he was clearly not proper. His swings regarded awkward.

He drew a stroll and ran the bases. He stayed within the recreation and returned to the sphere the following half inning. It’s one thing… pic.twitter.com/m9oOFDHlly

— Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) Might 11, 2024

“Little little bit of one thing uncomfortable, one thing that’s not alleged to be there,” Nimmo mentioned after the 4-1 loss to the Braves at Citi Discipline through which the Mets had been no-hit till two outs within the ninth. “The closest resemblance I may give you is just a bit little bit of an excessive amount of of a stretch.”

Nimmo completed the at-bat and performed left area within the fourth, however on a cold afternoon he mentioned his aspect started to stiffen.

He talked with trainers and supervisor Carlos Mendoza, and Tyrone Taylor entered in his spot for the fifth.

Nimmo was not despatched for testing and felt he caught the irritation earlier than it turned one thing worse.

Nonetheless, the Mets received’t know for certain till Nimmo wakes up and sees how his physique responds. Indirect accidents are notoriously difficult.

“I’m not too involved, however each time you discuss that rib space, clearly,” Mendoza mentioned, trailing off. “I feel we caught it early, hopefully.”

Nimmo’s .779 OPS is one of the best amongst Mets regulars, and after a gradual begin through which quite a lot of arduous contact discovered gloves, the 31-year-old has been the membership’s most dependable bat.

Prior to now week, Nimmo is 9-for-29 with 5 walks, three homers and two doubles.

Nimmo mentioned there’s a risk that he recovers in time for Sunday’s sequence finale. Even when he’s not within the lineup instantly, he feels he averted what may need been a far worse destiny.

“If I did extra,” Nimmo mentioned, “then we’re speaking one thing like six to eight weeks somewhat than one or two days.”