Brandon Nimmo was included in the New York Mets’ lineup for Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Monday, even though he is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.
During the Mets’ 9-0 loss to the Dodgers in Game 1 on Sunday, he was seen limping and finished the game 0 for 3.
“He’s fighting through the foot injury, but he is healthy enough to be in the lineup and play in the outfield,” said rookie Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.
Nimmo told The Athletic after Game 1 that he has been struggling with this issue since May and made it worse in Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
He mentioned that running is when his foot bothers him the most. Plantar fasciitis causes pain and inflammation in a thick band of tissue that stretches from the heel to the toes.
“He’s going to be honest with me and the training staff,” Mendoza said. “He’s able to play, not just in the lineup but also defensively for us. So that’s good.”
