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Mets player Brandon Nimmo leaves game prematurely against Nationals, raising concerns over his health

New York Mets' player Brandon Nimmo was substituted during the second inning at Nationals Park, with Starling Marte stepping in as his replacement in left field.

Nationals game against the Mets encounters an early departure by Brandon Nimmo due to injury...
Nationals game against the Mets encounters an early departure by Brandon Nimmo due to injury concerns for the Mets team.

Mets player Brandon Nimmo leaves game prematurely against Nationals, raising concerns over his health

The New York Mets faced the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, but the game was shrouded in uncertainty after star outfielder Brandon Nimmo had to leave the contest due to neck stiffness.

In the first inning, Nimmo took an at-bat, grounding into a double play. However, before the bottom of the second inning, he was pulled from the game. Starling Marte stepped in to replace him in left field.

Nimmo's absence could have a significant impact on the team's offense. The 29-year-old has been a consistent presence at the top of the lineup and has already hit 20 home runs in his first 120 games this season. As of the game in question, he boasted a .760 OPS.

The specific nature of Nimmo's neck stiffness remains unspecified, and there is no information available about his last game played. Regrettably, no immediate update was available regarding his condition.

The Mets were also playing without Francisco Alvarez, which could potentially make their offensive struggles more pronounced without Nimmo.

The game in question was opened by the Mets, but the outcome was uncertain with Nimmo's sudden exit and the team's short-handed lineup. Fans and analysts alike will be eagerly waiting for updates on Nimmo's condition and potential return to play.

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