Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo exited Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
After playing the field in the first inning, Nimmo took his at-bat and grounded into an inning-ending double play.
Starling Marte replaced Nimmo in the field in the top of the second with what the Mets call neck stiffness.
Nimmo's neck stiffness is a recurring ailment for the veteran outfielder, who was pulled from a late May game against the Dodgers for the same reason.
After that game in May, Nimmo gave background on his neck issues.
“It’s from 2019 when I ran into the wall and we’ve been really good with the training staff and myself about keeping it under control and at bay," Nimmo said at the time. "Sometimes with the travel and just everything, it pops its ugly head and it takes a few days to deal with it."
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