The New York Mets have been hit with multiple injuries to star players, leading to questions about who will fill the roster spots for the upcoming season. Brandon Nimmo appears to have avoided a long-term injury, but his availability is uncertain for the start of the season. Imaging found a low-grade sprain in his right knee and ankle, leaving Nimmo with only a couple of weeks to recover.
The Mets have suffered two significant blows this week, with All-Star closer Edwin Diaz suffering a torn right patellar tendon and Jose Quintana undergoing bone graft surgery to cover a stress fracture and benign lesion on the fifth rib on his left side. Quintana is expected to return to the team after 1 July.
If Nimmo is unable to start the season, the Mets will have various options to consider for the leadoff spot and center field, including Jeff McNeil, Tommy Pham, Mark Canha, Tim Locastro and possibly Starling Marte. Additionally, Brett Baty could be given a roster spot Despite having played a career-high 151 games in the previous season, Nimmo's availability for the start of the season 2021 is still in doubt.