May 4, 2024

Mets keeping Brandon Nimmo in leadoff spot — ‘for now’

JUPITER, Fla. — Brandon Nimmo appears secure in the Mets’ leadoff spot for now, but that doesn’t mean team officials haven’t at least toyed with the idea of moving him.  Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged Saturday that he had “informal” conversations with Nimmo earlier in camp about potentially moving the veteran outfielder down the batting order […]

Brandon Nimmo heard different version of Yoenis Cespedes’ strange Mets exit

Mets players aren’t sure what to believe surrounding Yoenis Cespedes’ strange departure from the team other than the fact the veteran outfielder has opted out from the season, citing COVID-19 concerns.Brandon Nimmo raised the possibility Monday that team officials actually knew before Sunday’s game that Cespedes had opted out. As it was, general manager Brodie…

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