Nimmo is out of the lineup Sunday due to thumb soreness, but he will return to the lineup Tuesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo has already gotten plenty of playing time this spring, logging 14 plate appearances across four games. Assuming he is able to return to the lineup Tuesday as expected, the issue should not affect his Opening Day status.

Nimmo signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Mets on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo is in his final year of arbitration eligibility and is scheduled to hit free agency at the end of the season. He slashed .292/.401/.437 last season but was limited to 92 games in 2021 due to hip, finger and hamstring injuries.

Nimmo went 3-for-4 in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

The outfielder accounted for half of the Mets' hits in the contest. Saturday marked Nimmo's third multi-hit game in seven contests since he returned from a hamstring injury. The 28-year-old has posted a .305 batting average this year across 84 games while adding six home runs, 24 RBI, 47 runs scored and five stolen bases.

Nimmo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple and an additional run scored in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo tripled off Aaron Nola in the sixth inning, scoring the only run against the starter. In addition, he slammed a solo home run in the eighth inning off Hector Neris. It was his first extra-base hit in 13 games since Aug. 21. The 28-year-old is slashing .303/.418/.431 with six long balls, 24 RBI, 45 runs and five steals in 329 plate appearances this season.

Nimmo (hamstring) has been activated off the 10-day injured list and is starting Friday against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo landed on the shelf Sept. 4 with a strained right hamstring, but he'll rejoin the active roster after being sidelined for little more than the 10-day minimum. The 28-year-old was 6-for-13 with two walks, an RBI, four runs and a stolen base in his previous four games before going down with the injury.

Nimmo (hamstring) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list for the team's weekend series against the Phillies, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo participated in live batting practice ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, and manager Luis Rojas was pleased with the outfielder's performance. While Rojas didn't indicate whether the 28-year-old will be available for Friday's series opener, his return is imminent following a quick recovery process.

Nimmo (hamstring) will hit on the field Wednesday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo's hitting session will be the final step in his recovery process, and he hopes to rejoin the Mets for Friday's series opener against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. The 28-year-old has made a speedy recovery since he landed on the 10-day IL on Sept. 4 and has participated in running, hitting and throwing drills across the last few days.

Nimmo (hamstring) said Wednesday that he's hopeful to return from the 10-day injured list late next week, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo is first eligible to return from the injured list Sept. 15 against the Cardinals, but with the Mets having an open date in their schedule the following day, the outfielder is most likely targeting the series in Philadelphia next weekend for his return to the lineup. Since being shut down with a right hamstring strain a few days ago, Nimmo has already resumed jogging, hitting and throwing.

Nimmo (hamstring) said Wednesday that he's ahead of schedule in his recovery, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo was placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain Saturday, and he's already resumed jogging. The outfielder didn't say whether he expects to return after spending 10 days on the shelf, but he's trending toward a relatively brief absence.

Nimmo was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Saturday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nimmo exited the first game of the day with what was originally called right hamstring tightness. The diagnosis has since been updated to a strain, an injury serious enough to sideline him for at least 10 days. Whether or not he'll miss more than 10 days remains to be seen. Travis Blankenhorn was called up to take his place on the roster.