Nimmo went 2-for-4 with a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

After going 0-for-3 with a walk in his return to the starting lineup Tuesday following a brief stint on the COVID-19 injured list, Nimmo was back to making regular appearances on the basepaths. The 29-year-old outfielder has a .432 OBP through nine games this season and has scored seven runs, and his .323 batting average and .613 SLG aren't bad either. Nimmo has been the leadoff hitter for all of his starts, and that doesn't seem likely to change any time soon.

The Mets reinstated Nimmo (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, but he's not included in the lineup for the first game of the team's doubleheader with the Giants, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo was apparently able to pass the final stages of MLB's COVID-19 testing protocols earlier Tuesday, but the Mets will ease him back in as a reserve option for the front end of the twin bill since he hasn't played since last Wednesday. Nick Plummer was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse to create room on the active roster for Nimmo, who could re-enter the starting nine for the nightcap Tuesday.

Nimmo (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday as part of an outbreak within the clubhouse, but he's asymptomatic. He'll be able to rejoin the team as soon as he tests negative, while Nick Plummer and Matt Reynolds were called up to provide additional depth in his absence.

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.