Nimmo (hamstring) likely won't be able to return to the lineup until later this week, The New York Daily News reports.

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That would still leave him with about a week to prepare for Opening Day and secure his spot on the Mets' bench. If Nimmo's injury keeps him out any longer than that, however, a backdated DL stint or even a demotion to Triple-A Las Vegas could be in the cards.