Brandon Nimmo ready to finally taste some Mets postseason succes

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MILWAUKEE Brandon Nimmo debuted with the Mets in 2016, one year after the teams unexpected run to the World Series that ended with a Game 5 lo s to the Royals. As the longest-tenured Mets player Nimmo understands this sobering fact better than his teammates: Its been nine years since the team has won a postseason series. There was a wild-card berth in Nimmos rookie season that ended with a one-game lo s to the Giants. And then, in 2022, the Mets lost a best-of-three wild-card series to the Padres at Citi Field Jeff Petry Jersey . Mark Vientos of the Mets greets Brandon Nimmo after they score on a two-run RBI single by J.D. Martinez during the fifth inning on Oct. 1 Jason Szenes / New York Post The Mets began another wild-card series on Tuesday at American Family Field, and for Nimmo just getting here isnt enough. I have been fortunate enough to be a part of three [postseasons], but the biggest thing I have noticed is the teams that make it a regular thing of getting in here, they seem to have the succe s, Nimmo said. Explore More The Astros, Braves and Dodgers all fall into that category. Only providing inspiration for the Mets might be the fact that the last two NL pennant winners the Phillies and Diamondbacks emerged as wild-card entrants. The Mets won 89 games in the regular season, and in a sense Tuesday might have felt like an extension of that: They returned to a venue in which they just played three games over the weekend. Also, by playing a doubleheader Monday in Atlanta, the customary workout day before a postseason series was eliminated. Brandon Nimmo #9 of the New York Mets hits a two-run home run during the 8th inning against the Braves. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post It actually brings a sense of normalcy to it, Nimmo said. Maybe that will work to our advantage. Max Kranick was selected to the wild-card series roster to give the Mets a rested arm in the bullpen. Tylor Megill, who started the clincher Monday in Atlanta, was excluded from the roster but can return for the next round if the Mets advance. Kranick, 27, spent the season at Triple-A Syracuse after returning from a hamstring injury that sidelined him in spring training. Eddy Alvarez was designated for a signment to create space on the 40-man roster for Kranick. Alvarez, an infielder, is ineligible for the postseason because he arrived in a September trade. Kodai Senga faced batters in live batting practice Sunday, but its unclear what the next step might be for the right-hander, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Senga reported triceps sorene s during a minor league rehab start 1 weeks ago but hasnt been ruled out as an option for some point in the postseason. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Jeff McNeil is exercising as he awaits the birth of a child after receiving an X-ray on his wrist in recent days. The Mets would have to advance deep into October for McNeil to have an opportunity to return, according to Mendoza. Brett Baty, Pablo Reyes and Hayden Senger are with the Mets as part of the taxi squad. Jonathan Ericsson Jersey