Brandon Nimmo

In a thrilling Monday night showdown that saw the New York Mets edge out the Atlanta Braves 8-7, Brandon Nimmo emerged as the unequivocal hero.

Fantasy Impact

The outfielder's bat was on fire, contributing significantly with 4 hits out of 4 at-bats, driving in 5 runs, and crossing the plate twice himself. Notably, two of those hits were home runs, marking a spectacular display of power. This performance was a much-needed boost for Nimmo, whose season stats prior to this game painted a picture of struggle, with a batting average of just .212 and a relatively low BABIP of .217.

Brandon Nimmo returns to the lineup for the New York Mets against the Cincinnati Reds Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Nimmo is back after sitting out Friday’s series opener, batting leadoff and occupying the designated hitter spot against the Reds Saturday.

A day after their doubleheader, Brandon Nimmo will be out of the lineup for the Mets in game one against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Nimmo had been leading off for New York this season, but will find himself on the bench to start this series, even against a right-handed pitcher in Hunter Greene. Tyrone Taylor will replace Nimmo and bat sixth for the Mets.

Brandon Nimmo is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Nimmo is expected to move over to left field this season with Harrison Bader starting in center field. He is coming off hitting a career-high 24 home runs, while also hitting at least .274 at the plate for the fourth straight season.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Brandon Nimmo will play left field this season.

Fantasy Impact

It will be free agent acquisition Harrison Bader starting in center field this season for the Mets after Nimmo started most games in center last season.