Brandon Nimmo Expected Back By End of Week

According to Mike Puma of the NY Post, Brandon Nimmo is close to rejoining the Mets. Puma writes that Nimmo needs to play two games in a row, which could happen this Tuesday and Wednesday, before the Mets activate him.

Nimmo, who hasn’t play since May 21, began his rehab assignment on August 16 for High-A St.Lucie. On Sunday, Nimmo collected three hits and played all nine innings in center field.

Before landing on the IL with a neck injury, he was batting .200/.344/.323 with three home runs and 14 RBI. Last season, the outfielder launched 17 home runs with 49 RBI, and nine steals, while hitting .263/.404/.483.

Having Nimmo back in the mix greatly improves the Mets’ outfield depth, and could give the Mets a boost down the stretch, especially if he could produce like he did in 2018.