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Brandon Nimmo Leaves Early With Neck Stiffness as Mets Fall 5-4 to Nationals

The outfielder is day-to-day, with a chronic neck issue expected to settle after about 48 hours of rest.

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Aug 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) chases a butterfly in the dugout during game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Oct 8, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (9) walks in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Nimmo exited before the bottom of the second at Nationals Park and was replaced in left field by Starling Marte.
  • He said the stiffness, which started when he woke up, affected his swing and prevented him from looking up on defense.
  • The issue traces to a 2019 wall collision that caused whiplash and a bulging cervical disc, with similar flare-ups in May and on 2022 Opening Day.
  • Planned care involves rest and non-surgical measures such as heat, muscle relaxers, stability exercises and sleeping with a soft collar.
  • New York’s 5-4 defeat snapped a three-game winning streak and left the Mets 6.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East.