Nimmo has tested positive for COVID-19, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo wasn't in the lineup for Friday's home opener against the Diamondbacks and will need to spend some time away from the team following his positive test. He's asymptomatic, but a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. Travis Jankowski is starting in center field Friday and should see additional playing time while Nimmo is sidelined.

Nimmo isn't starting Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets reportedly have several close contacts on the team after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, but it's not yet clear whether Nimmo is one of those players. He had swung a hot bat recently, going 4-for-10 with two homers, three runs, two RBI and three walks in his last three appearances. Travis Jankowski will start in center field and bat eighth.

Nimmo went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets' leadoff hitter flashed his full arsenal at the plate, with his third inning blast off Aaron Nola being his second homer in as many days. Nimmo has reached base an impressive 12 times in six games to begin the season, reeling off eight hits including a double, a triple and two home runs while drawing four free passes.

Nimmo went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

He took Zack Wheeler deep in the fifth inning, giving Nimmo his first homer of the year and breaking open a scoreless tie. The 29-year-old is off to a strong start to the season from the top of the Mets' batting order, posting a .333/.391/.619 slash line with five runs scored through five games.

Nimmo (neck) is starting in center field and batting leadoff Friday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo didn't see the field Opening Day while recovering from neck stiffness, but he'll take his usual spot atop the order for New York in the second game of the season. The 29-year-old was effective in 2021 with a .292/.401/.437 slash line, but he was limited to 92 games as injuries continued to limit his availability.

Nimmo (neck) is out of the lineup for Thursday's season opener in Washington, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo seemingly demonstrated enough progress during an extended workout Wednesday to avoid going on the 10-day injured list to begin the season, but he'll need at least one more day to recover from a stiff neck. The Mets will keep Starling Marte in right field for Thursday's game and instead shift Mark Canha over from left to cover Nimmo's usual spot in center.

Nimmo (neck) took batting practice and shagged fly balls Wednesday, noting after the workout that he's "a lot more optimistic" about his chances of being available for Thursday's Opening Day game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo admitted he still wasn't sure whether he'll be part of the Opening Day lineup, but his positive workout one day after receiving a cortisone injection to ease the stiffness in his neck suggests that he's at least likely to avoid a stint on the injured list to begin the season. With rain in the forecast for Washington, D.C. ahead of Thursday's 4:05 p.m. ET first pitch, Nimmo could be hoping for a postponement to give him an extra day to heal up before the Mets play their first game.

Nimmo received a cortisone-type injection in his neck Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injection was administered in hopes that Nimmo could play as soon as possible, but he's not guaranteed to be ready for Opening Day. Mark Canha and Starling Marte both have experience playing center field, so the Mets should have no issue filling Nimmo's spot if he's forced to miss time. Dominic Smith would likely start in left field if that happens, though that job could also go to J.D. Davis on Opening Day against lefty Patrick Corbin if the Mets are comfortable using Davis in the outfield, something which didn't happen last season.

Mets manager Buck Showalter said Monday that Nimmo won't play in either of the team's final two Grapefruit League games due to a stiff neck, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets are hopeful that by holding Nimmo out of the lineup for the next two days, he'll show enough improvement to be ready to make the start in center field in Thursday's season opener in Washington. If Nimmo remains out for Opening Day, a spot in the outfield could open up for Dominic Smith, as Mark Canha would likely shift over from his normal spot in left to cover center field for Nimmo in that scenario.

Nimmo (thumb) will start in center field and bat leadoff in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo's sore thumb proved to be only a minor concern, as he missed just two days as a result of the injury. Though he's getting the nod in center field Tuesday, he could see most of his action at one of the two corner-outfield spots in 2022 after the Mets picked up Starling Marte in free agency this offseason.