Nimmo had to be pulled from Wednesday's contest due to neck stiffness that he first felt when he woke up that morning. The outfielder has a history of neck issues, but the Mets believe he will be ready to play at some point this weekend against Atlanta.

The New York Mets may be without a key cog in their lineup on Thursday afternoon when they play the decisive game of their three-game series against the host Washington Nationals.