ATLANTA — Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo and Luis Torrens are all nonetheless battling nagging accidents because the Mets start a three-game sequence towards the Atlanta Braves on Friday evening at Truist Park.
“We took an MRI this morning and it didn’t show anything,” supervisor Carlos Mendoza stated Friday afternoon. “He’s just got to play through it. It’s just kind of like in a weird spot there. So again, we’re giving him some extra time for the medicine to start working. But this is something that it’s going to be day-to-day.”
Nonetheless, leaving McNeil on the bench makes it tough for supervisor Carlos Mendoza to maneuver the lineup and defensive alignments in late-game conditions. McNeil primarily performs second base, but in addition performs all three outfield positions.
He’ll solely play second base in the intervening time, with frequent off days following strenuous video games.
“He’s available, we’re just limiting his exposure on the field as much as possible now,” Mendoza stated.
McNeil has been the Mets’ most constant hitter this season, and all through a dismal summer season, that hasn’t modified. He’s hit .369 with a .765 OPS within the second half, a continuation of his first-half numbers (.253 common, .805 OPS). He could be an possibility to exchange Nimmo in left area if it weren’t for the damage.
Tyrone Taylor began in left for the second straight day.
Nimmo is doing baseball actions after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday with neck stiffness.
“Better today,” Mendoza stated. “He came in and he’s got treatment, and he’s going to move around. Yesterday, he didn’t do anything, but today, the fact that he came in and he’s like, ‘I’m going to move around,’ that’s a good sign.”
Torrens is coping with a bruised hand after getting hit with a swing Wednesday in Washington. His hand is sore and wrapped, however the Mets don’t suppose it’s something severe, and don’t plan on doing any imaging. All three seem like they might keep away from the injured record.
Initially Printed: August 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM EDT
