Brandon Nimmo Faces Uncertainty Over Knee Injury Ahead of Mets' Opening Day

The Mets outfielder is managing lingering knee pain and may be limited to designated hitter duties as he works toward full recovery.

Brandon Nimmo's right knee soreness is linked to meniscus and cartilage issues, potentially stemming from an ACL reconstruction 15 years ago.
Nimmo has been running at about 80% of his usual speed and aims to reach at least 90-95% before resuming outfield duties.
He remains optimistic about being ready for Opening Day as a designated hitter but is uncertain about his defensive availability.
A recent gel injection in his knee has yet to fully take effect, which may delay his recovery timeline.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed confidence in Nimmo's readiness for the season but emphasized flexibility in his role.