Morning Briefing: Brandon Nimmo Okay After Fainting

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets were faced with a scare early Monday morning as according to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Brandon Nimmo said that he fainted in the bathroom at about 5:15 a.m. Per Puma, Nimmo said he called the Mets’ trainer when he came out of it and was taken to the hospital to be checked out, where he spent the majority of the day.

Will Sammon of The Athletic elaborated on the report, saying Nimmo arrived to the stadium less than two hours before the game wearing a bandage on his forehead and a hospital bracelet on his wrist. Nimmo said he is okay, passed all tests and expects to be in the Mets’ lineup on Tuesday in Game 2 against the Nationals.

The Mets and Nationals continue their series on Tuesday night at 6:45 p.m. ET. It will be DJ Hertz (1-2, 5.48 ERA) on the mound for the Nationals against Sean Manaea (5-3, 3.89 ERA) on the mound for the Mets.

Latest Mets News

Deesha Thosar of FOX Sports spoke with Francisco Alvarez about his ability to contribute offensively in big ways and how he has “driven: the Mets’ winning. Alvarez noted that he emulated Juan Soto and also commented on how he would like it if Soto hopped on the subway to play for the Mets.

“For me, it would be great,” he said. “He’s the guy that, everything I want to have is like him. He’s one of the best players in the league.”

Per Will Sammon of The Athletic, Carlos Mendoza said that Christian Scott will get the start for the Mets on Wednesday.

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Kodai Senga is expected to begin his minor league rehab assignment Wednesday at High-A Brooklyn.

Latest MLB News

Athletes Unlimited announced on Monday that Kim Ng joined the organization as a senior advisor to the softball league. Ng most recently served as a general manager for the Miami Marlins.

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, former All-Star pitcher Andrew Miller is joining the union in the role of Special Assistant, Strategic Initiatives. Miller was influential in the last labor negotiation between MLB and the players association and is a highly respected former MLB player.

Per Jon Heyman of The New York Post, former Met Matt Bowman opted out of his contract with the Seattle Mariners on Monday and was granted his release.

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Tyler Antonelle recapped the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Sunday, which included Nick Morabito shining in Brooklyn.

Johnluke Chaparro discusses Brandon Nimmo’s milestone game capping off a strong month of June for the Mets.

Andrew Steele-Davis broke down MMO’s selections for players of the month, which included Nimmo and Luis Severino.

Andrew Steele-Davis takes a look at the Mets’ “3 Up, 3 Down” moments from their series against the Houston Astros.

Matt Lazzaro discusses the Mets’ breakout offensively throughout the month of June.

Michael Famulari previewed the Mets’ series against the Washington Nationals.

Jorge Eckardt breaks down the Mets’ injury list updates for Monday, which included information on Christian Scott and Kodai Senga.

On This Date in Mets History

1969: The Mets defeated St. Louis in a 14-inning, 6-4 win that started a six-game win streak. 

Birthdays: Jerad Eickhoff (34), Angel Pagan (43), Tim Spehr (58), Half Reniff (86)

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