Morning Briefing: Brandon Nimmo Underwent Concussion Testing Amid Slump

Good morning, Mets fans!

According to Peter Botte of the New York Times, Brandon Nimmo has undergone concussion testing during his recent struggles at the plate. Nimmo was hit in the head by a pitch on May 24, around the same time his slump started.

Nimmo has reiterated that he doesn’t have any symptoms, but Mets manager Carlos Mendoza experienced a similar situation last year when Anthony Rizzo had an undiagnosed concussion for months and struggled at the plate. Whatever the issue with Nimmo is, the Mets are hoping both he and they can figure it out during a critical stretch of games ahead.

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The Mets (31-37) defeated the Padres (37-36) 2-1 on Friday night. J.D. Martinez had the winning hit in the third inning with a two-run opposite field double. That was all the Mets needed, as Sean Manaea and company held the Padres to just one run. Edwin Díaz shut the door for his first save in over a month.

Jason Jones of The Athletic wrote about Bobby Valentine‘s infamous ejection and return to the dugout wearing a disguise during the 1999 season. Valentine fielded questions about the incident at a recent Q&A session.

The Brooklyn Cyclones announced a giveaway of two “Brooklyn Pretty Boys” jerseys on Friday. To enter, like and retweet their post on X. The winners will be announced on Monday.

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Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reported that the Blue Jays have designated former Met Daniel Vogelbach for assignment. The team’s no. 6 prospect Addison Barger was recalled from Triple-A. Vogelbach had a .578 OPS in 31 games for Toronto this year.

Astros GM Dana Brown announced that the team released former MVP José Abreu. Abreu was in the midst of a brutal season for Houston, recording a .124/.167/.195/.361 slash in 35 games. Abreu had stints in rookie ball and Triple-A to try to find his rhythm, but the Astros are deciding to cut ties now.

The Rays released first baseman Harold Ramírez, after he was DFA’d last week. Ramírez had a .589 OPS with Tampa Bay in 48 games this season.

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On This Date in Mets History

1977: The most infamous trade in Mets history, the “Midnight Massacre,” occurred on this date 47 years ago. Tom Seaver, at the time a nine-time All-Star, three-time Cy Young Award winner, and 1969 World Series champion, was traded to the Reds for Doug Flynn, Pat Zachry, Steve Henderson, and Dan Norman.

1983: Six years after the worst trade in franchise history, the Mets made one of their best. General manager Frank Cashen traded relievers Neil Allen and Rick Ownbey to the Cardinals for Keith Hernandez. Hernandez was a World Series winner, a five-time Gold Glover, and a co-MVP winner at the time of the trade. Hernandez would lead the Mets to their second World Series victory in 1986 and became the first captain in Mets history the following year.

Birthdays: Christian Scott (25), Dominic Smith (29), Travis Jankowski (33), Eduardo Núñez (37), Jeremy Reed (43), Tony Clark (52), Dave Liddell (58), Brett Butler (67), Ken Henderson (78)

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