Mets Season in Review: Brandon Nimmo

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Jul 1, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets right fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) celebrates after defeating the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field. The Mets defeated the Cubs 10-2. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Back at this year’s Trade Deadline, Brandon Nimmo was the subject of one trade rumor that nearly came to fruition. He was the original centerpiece of a deal with the Reds to land Jay Bruce, but after some back-and-forth between the two clubs, the Mets ended up sending Dilson Herrera to Cincinnati instead.

With Nimmo’s name already having been floated in trade talks, it isn’t difficult to imagine the Mets dangling him out there again to help an area of need for 2017. In a perfect world, the Mets could deal one of Granderson or Bruce in order to fill a current hole on the roster, but a talented youngster like Nimmo who doesn’t hit free agency until 2023 may be attractive to some teams.

Nimmo’s future with the Mets is hardly certain at this point, but a player like him who brings energy and a smile with him to the park every day, along with some legitimate talent, should find a consistent role somewhere in the near future.

Contract Status and Trade Rumors