Brandon Nimmo exits game against Yankees with hamstring issue in Rangers concern
Brandon Nimmo exited Wednesday's game against the Yankees due to right hamstring tightness, drawing concern for the Rangers. He was checked by the trainer after running the bases and left the game in the fifth inning. Nimmo downplayed the injury, expressing confidence he would be available by Friday.
- ▪Brandon Nimmo left the game against the Yankees with right hamstring tightness after running from second to third base in the fifth inning.
- ▪Nimmo was checked by the trainer and manager Skip Schumaker before walking off the field, appearing to grab his right hamstring.
- ▪Despite the injury scare, Nimmo stated in a postgame press conference that he expects to be available for the team's next game on Friday.
- ▪Nimmo has been performing well for the Rangers this season, hitting .287 with four home runs and 12 RBIs in 30 games before the injury.
- ▪The Rangers acquired Nimmo from the Mets in a trade that sent Marcus Semien to New York, a move that has so far favored Texas.
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MLB Brandon Nimmo exits game against Yankees with hamstring issue in Rangers concern By Dylan Svoboda Published April 29, 2026, 6:39 p.m. ET The Rangers’ Brandon Nimmo left Wednesday’s game with right hamstring tightness. During the bottom of the fifth inning against the Yankees in Arlington, the ex-Mets outfielder went from second to third base on a fielder’s choice off the bat of Joc Pederson. After the play, Nimmo was checked on by the Rangers’ trainer and manager Skip Schumaker and left the game after a brief conversation near the bag. Brandon Nimmo exits the game after running the bases pic.twitter.com/JD4HYqcf2m— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) April 29, 2026 Nimmo appeared to grab at his right hamstring before walking off the field.
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