Brandon Nimmos right shoulder aced its big test Monday. A day after the Mets outfielder jammed the shoulder on a diving catch in left field, an MRI exam came back clean, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, and Nimmo wont need a stint on the injured list. Its the best-case scenario, Nimmo said after the Mets beat the Orioles, 4-3, on . I am really excited about this being a short-term thing. Tyrone Taylor started in left field against Triston Casas Jersey the Orioles, giving the Mets an all right-handed hitting lineup against lefty starter Trevor Rogers. Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (9) makes a stellar catch on a drive to shallow left by Miami Marlins catcher Nick Fortes. Robert Sabo for NY Post Though Nimmo was available off the bench, it was only as a pinch runner, according to Mendoza. Nimmo said he will test the shoulder on Tuesday and his availability will be determined. Explore More Its hard for me to say just because I do feel really good right now, but we did give it a day away from throwing and hitting, Nimmo said. I do feel excited for [Tuesday], but I dont want to say that Im in there because we didnt get to test it today. Nimmo has slumped since the All-Star break but showed signs offensively over the weekend, when he hit two homers in three games against the Marlins. Dedniel Nunez is scheduled to pitch an inning in a rehab appearance for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. The right-hander will be evaluated following that outing for a potential return to the Mets bullpen. Mets relief pitcher Dedniel Nunez #72 throws a pitch during the 7th inning. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Mark Vientos first-inning single gave him a seven-game hitting streak. Vientos has recorded at least one hit in his last 11 games at Citi Field. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Over his last 79 games (dating to May 18) entering play Monday, Francisco Lindor ranked first in the NL with a 5.1 fWAR and his 100 hits also ranked first. Lindor was tied for second in runs (58), third in doubles (22) and fourth in steals (18) over that stretch. Christopher Miller Jersey
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