Brandon Nimmo gets candid about NYC return amid Mets struggles: ‘Some guys it doesn’t translate’

Nypost · May 05, 2026 · 503 words · By Andrew Battifarano

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What to know about Brandon Nimmo gets candid about NYC return amid Mets struggles: ‘Some guys it doesn’t translate’

Brandon Nimmo believes only a certain player can thrive in New York.

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What happened

Brandon Nimmo believes only a certain player can thrive in New York.

Why it matters

The Rangers outfielder and ex-Met — in town to face the Yankees on Tuesday night in The Bronx to start a three-game series — fielded questions in the third-base dugout about his Queens exit and discussed some of the intangibles he believes make a good…

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Claim 1: “Nimmo played his first 10 big league seasons in New York”

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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of irrelevant search results about 'Let's Go Brandon' and construction companies; no evidence confirms the duration of Nimmo's tenure in New York.

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web search NEUTRAL — " Let's Go Brandon " is a political slogan and Internet meme used as a euphemism for the phrase " Fuck Joe Biden " in reference to former U.S. president Joe Biden.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let's_Go_Brandon

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 10, 2022 · "Let's Go Brandon," a phrase that became a euphemism for insulting President Joe Biden, has gone viral over the past several months. Here's what it means and how it got started.
https://www.today.com/news/what-does-let-s-go-brandon-mean-t…

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Claim 2: “Marcus Semien... has hit .208 with a 52 OPS+”

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Web search results confirm that Marcus Semien's stats for 2026 are available on FanGraphs and ESPN, but the specific values (.208 average and 52 OPS+) are not present in the provided evidence snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David John LeMahieu (; born July 13, 1988) is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Colorado Ro…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He debuted …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Oakland Athletics (frequently referred to as the Oakland A's) were an American Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in Oakland, California, from 1968 to 2024. The Athletics were a member club of…
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Claim 3: “the Amazin’s have been one of the worst teams in baseball this season with a 13-22 record”

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While Wikipedia confirms the existence of the 2026 Mets season, the provided evidence does not contain the team's specific win-loss record (13-22) for the current season.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Mets season is the 65th season of the New York Mets in Major League Baseball, their 18th at Citi Field, and their sixth under majority owner Steve Cohen. The Mets will attempt to imp…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Mets_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The history of the New York Mets began in 1962 when the team was introduced as part of the first expansion in the National League (NL) in the 20th century. The team has won two World Series championsh…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets

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Claim 4: “Fellow newcomer Bo Bichette has also struggled at this dish with a .236/.273/.313 slash line.”

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Wikipedia confirms Bo Bichette is an infielder for the New York Mets, but the provided evidence does not list his specific slash line (.236/.273/.313).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 World Series (branded as the 2025 World Series presented by Capital One) was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2025 season. The 121st edition of the World Series, it wa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bo Joseph Bichette (; born March 5, 1998) is an American professional baseball infielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alphonse Dante Bichette Sr. (; born November 18, 1963) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder for the California Angels (1988–199…
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Claim 5: “Marcus Semien, who came from Texas in the trade that sent Nimmo to the Rangers, has hit .208 with a 52 OPS+”

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Multiple independent news sources (AP News and two other web search results) confirm a trade where the Mets acquired Marcus Semien from the Rangers in exchange for Brandon Nimmo.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brandon Tate Nimmo (born March 27, 1993) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Mets. Ni…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Nimmo

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marcus Andrew Semien (born September 17, 1990) is an American professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB f…
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Claim 6: “Nimmo has been a revelation for Texas with a .300 average and an .836 OPS.”

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Web search results confirm Brandon Nimmo's stats are tracked on ESPN and FanGraphs for the Texas Rangers, but the specific figures (.300 average and .836 OPS) are not in the snippets.

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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 MLB batting season stats per game for Brandon Nimmo of the Texas Rangers on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.
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web search NEUTRAL — Brandon Nimmo Position: Outfielder Bats: Left • Throws: Right 6-1, 206lb (185cm, 93kg) Team: Texas Rangers (majors) Born: March 27, 1993 in Cheyenne, WY Draft: Drafted by the New York Mets in the 1st …
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/n/nimmobr01.shtml

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web search NEUTRAL — Brandon Nimmo statistics, splits, graphs, game logs, and more for Texas Rangers. Comprehensive baseball stats on FanGraphs.
https://www.fangraphs.com/players/brandon-nimmo/12927/stats/…

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Claim 7: “the reeling Mets — who have now won two games in a row”

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The provided evidence discusses a 12-game losing streak and a series loss to the Nationals, but does not confirm that the Mets have won exactly two games in a row currently.

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web search NEUTRAL — List of Major League Baseball longest winning streaks John McGraw, manager of the 1916 New York Giants, who won a record 26 consecutive games This is a list of the longest team winning streaks in Majo…
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web search NEUTRAL — The New York Mets have lost their 12th consecutive game, falling 5-3 to the Minnesota Twins. Nolan McLean put together a great start, and Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer, but the bullpen ...
https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-mets/mets-news-new-yor…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Washington Nationals overcame a blowout loss in the series opener to win the final two games against the New York Mets, marking their second consecutive series victory. CJ Abrams' late two ...
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Claim 8: “The Rangers outfielder and ex-Met — in town to face the Yankees on Tuesday night in The Bronx to start a three-game series”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that Brandon Nimmo is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Texas Rangers and previously played for the New York Mets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Texas Rangers season is the 66th of the Texas Rangers franchise overall, their 55th in Arlington as the Rangers, and the 7th season at Globe Life Field. Rangers Manager Bruce Bochy stepped do…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The Rangers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) W…
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