While not having Yoenis Cespedes and Juan Lagares available has put a significant dent in the Mets’ outfield depth, it’s been good news for Brandon Nimmo, who has made the most out of his emergence as an everyday player.
Heading into Monday’s game against the Marlins, Nimmo was 8-for-27 with five runs, a double, triple and homer, two RBIs and six walks in his previous eight games — seven of which were starts.
“It’s a huge difference knowing you’re gonna play every day,’’ Nimmo said. “Sometimes when you don’t get in a game for a little while, you put a little more pressure on yourself in the games you do get in.