Spring training is all about players shaking off the rust and easing back into the rhythm of a long season. For New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo, however, it’s been more of a cautious approach than a full-speed return.
The versatile power-speed threat has been managing a lingering case of plantar fasciitis since last postseason. While he made a brief Grapefruit League appearance on February 28, he has yet to return to the field since.
It turns out that Nimmo’s absence isn’t just due to his lingering foot issue—his right knee is also a concern. Rather than pushing through the discomfort and risking a more serious injury, both Nimmo and the Mets are opting for a cautious, measured approach to his return.
