“It Hurts Pretty Good”: Mets’ Brandon Nimmo Reveals He’s Been Powering Through a Terrible Foot Injury Since May

Brandon Nimmo’s revelation about dealing with plantar fasciitis since May adds another layer to the challenges the Mets have faced this postseason. After Sunday night’s Game 1 loss in the NLCS, it’s tough to hear that he aggravated the injury in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Phillies.

Playing through something like that can be incredibly difficult, especially at this stage of the season when every game matters. How do you think the Mets can support him during this tough stretch? And what impact do you think this injury will have on the team’s overall strategy in the series? 

Brandon Nimmo’s struggles amidst Met’s loss 

That explains a lot about Nimmo’s struggles during the Mets’ tough 9-0 loss to the Dodgers. It’s clear that his plantar fasciitis is taking a toll on him. “Right now it hurts pretty good,” he said after going 0-for-3 and being pinch-hit for in the ninth inning. His mention of aggravating the injury in the second-to-last game against the Phillies really highlights the challenges he’s facing. “When it gets inflamed and flares up, it’s a harder thing to calm down,” he said according to The Athletic. His assessment of his injury adds some important context to his struggles.  

Brandon Nimmo thinks he either injured his plantar fasciitis when he scored on Starling Marte’s two-run single in the sixth inning of last Tuesday’s Game 3 or when he was faking down the third-base line to divert Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering. It’s intriguing to learn that while jogging hurts, his foot doesn’t affect him as much at the plate or when throwing to the outfield. That must be incredibly frustrating for him, especially as a player who relies on his speed and agility. How do you think the Mets can manage his playing time moving forward?  

Nimmo’s determination really shines through  

Despite having plantar fasciitis in his left foot, Brandon Nimmo was in the starting lineup for the Mets on Monday in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Astonishing, isn’t it? It’s encouraging to learn that, as is common with plantar fasciitis, Nimmo’s condition usually gets better once he starts moving. But the fact that it never completely disappears presents him with still another level of difficulty. 

Its a relief to hear that the professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets has been proactive in his recovery since he aggravated his injury. Completing a regimen of stretches, massages, cold packs, contrast therapy, dry needling, and even employing FDA-approved equipment for treatment. Nimmo has benefited somewhat from all of his additional work, so that’s good. Given his health, it’s amazing that he’s been able to play for the most of the postseason.  

Overall, the 31-year old’s postseason hitting statistics indicate the possible toll his injury is taking on him.212/.333/.303 with no additional extra-base hits and one home run. Notably, he hasn’t tried stealing a base, which would mean he’s being cautious. That’s smart move to avoid hurting his foot. So what do you think in what way will the Mets strike a balance between Brandon Nimmo‘s contributions and the necessity to maintain his health over the remainder of the series?