New York Mets fans react to report Brandon Nimmo will not play in World Baseball Classic, despite previously being linked to Team Italy

A recent report cleared up some apparent misconceptions, confirming that New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will not play in the World Baseball Classic. Nimmo had been linked to Team Italy for the upcoming international tournament, but will not be playing for them. This is a big loss for Team Italy, since Nimmo would have been one of their top players.Instead, Nimmo will be with the Mets for the entirety of Spring Training and will be focusing on preparation for the regular season. This could pay off in spades for the Mets, who have their eyes set on a championship in 2023. There have been multiple players that were once linked to the World Baseball Classic that have now withdrawn a month before the event.Anthony DiComo, a beat reporter covering the New York Mets, confirmed Brandon Nimmo will not be with Team Italy.Anthony DiComo@AnthonyDiComoClearing up some confusion: Brandon Nimmo is not playing in the World Baseball Classic. He played for Team Italy in 2017 but won't run it back next month.Francisco Lindor, Edwin Díaz, Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso, Adam Ottavino and Mark Vientos are among those Mets planning to go.67151Clearing up some confusion: Brandon Nimmo is not playing in the World Baseball Classic. He played for Team Italy in 2017 but won't run it back next month.Francisco Lindor, Edwin Díaz, Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso, Adam Ottavino and Mark Vientos are among those Mets planning to go.This is disappointing for fans of Team Italy who were hoping for a strong showing. Brandon Nimmo has been developing his game over the past few years and is poised for a breakout season. He has had great years in the past, but could be an All-Star caliber player for the first time in his career in 2023. Team Italy with Nimmo would have had a good chance at surprising their doubters.Emily Nyman@EmSheDoesIt@AnthonyDiComo7@AnthonyDiComo https://t.co/hMRAwUCbRIBB Mickle@iamnumber494I am going to cry twitter.com/anthonydicomo/…Anthony DiComo@AnthonyDiComoClearing up some confusion: Brandon Nimmo is not playing in the World Baseball Classic. He played for Team Italy in 2017 but won't run it back next month.Francisco Lindor, Edwin Díaz, Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso, Adam Ottavino and Mark Vientos are among those Mets planning to go.67151Clearing up some confusion: Brandon Nimmo is not playing in the World Baseball Classic. He played for Team Italy in 2017 but won't run it back next month.Francisco Lindor, Edwin Díaz, Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso, Adam Ottavino and Mark Vientos are among those Mets planning to go.I am going to cry twitter.com/anthonydicomo/…Alfonso@fonzyRD@AnthonyDiComo Italy also starts WBC play in taiwan, kind of a long trip from spring training unlike other countries@AnthonyDiComo Italy also starts WBC play in taiwan, kind of a long trip from spring training unlike other countriesFear of injuries have led many New York Mets fans to wish none of their players were playing in the World Baseball Classic. Since it will be a full-on competition with everybody giving it their all, the fears are not unfounded. Some players have clearly decided it is worth the risk to get the chance to represent their country.LuckyLou@RetLuckyLou@AnthonyDiComo The Met players should not go to the World Baseball Classic and focus on the upcoming season. Fans only care about the season@AnthonyDiComo The Met players should not go to the World Baseball Classic and focus on the upcoming season. Fans only care about the seasoncmiller16@cmill1989@AnthonyDiComo Mark Vientos playing is baffling… Mets need a power bat, has the opportunity to show something, maybe buy himself more playing time when he gets an opportunity. #mets@AnthonyDiComo Mark Vientos playing is baffling… Mets need a power bat, has the opportunity to show something, maybe buy himself more playing time when he gets an opportunity. #metsChiarielloupholstering@ChiarielloUPH@AnthonyDiComo Vientos should be more concerned proving his worth to Mets and making team , I would be getting my reps at st under the eyes of fi and manager, guess he doesn’t think that way, with Pete gone he could’ve gotten a good look1@AnthonyDiComo Vientos should be more concerned proving his worth to Mets and making team , I would be getting my reps at st under the eyes of fi and manager, guess he doesn’t think that way, with Pete gone he could’ve gotten a good lookIt makes sense that MLB teams are wary of their stars playing in the tournament. Imagine the state the Los Angeles Angels will be in if Shohei Ohtani or Mike Trout have to miss regular-season time due to an injury in an optional game.Ozzy@OzzyLovesTees@AnthonyDiComo Kind of glad about this. The Mets made a big, long-term commitment to him. It's difficult enough to stay healthy throughout the season.1@AnthonyDiComo Kind of glad about this. The Mets made a big, long-term commitment to him. It's difficult enough to stay healthy throughout the season.anthony@HoodieAlonso twitter.com/AnthonyDiComo/…Anthony DiComo@AnthonyDiComoClearing up some confusion: Brandon Nimmo is not playing in the World Baseball Classic. He played for Team Italy in 2017 but won't run it back next month.Francisco Lindor, Edwin Díaz, Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso, Adam Ottavino and Mark Vientos are among those Mets planning to go.151Clearing up some confusion: Brandon Nimmo is not playing in the World Baseball Classic. He played for Team Italy in 2017 but won't run it back next month.Francisco Lindor, Edwin Díaz, Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso, Adam Ottavino and Mark Vientos are among those Mets planning to go.💔💔💔💔🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 twitter.com/AnthonyDiComo/…cat@rookiepitchersI’m so scared pls can we put them all in bubble wrap? twitter.com/AnthonyDiComo/…Anthony DiComo@AnthonyDiComoClearing up some confusion: Brandon Nimmo is not playing in the World Baseball Classic. He played for Team Italy in 2017 but won't run it back next month.Francisco Lindor, Edwin Díaz, Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso, Adam Ottavino and Mark Vientos are among those Mets planning to go.551Clearing up some confusion: Brandon Nimmo is not playing in the World Baseball Classic. He played for Team Italy in 2017 but won't run it back next month.Francisco Lindor, Edwin Díaz, Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso, Adam Ottavino and Mark Vientos are among those Mets planning to go.I’m so scared pls can we put them all in bubble wrap? twitter.com/AnthonyDiComo/…Brandon Nimmo will be spending all of Spring Training with the New York Mets, which should greatly benefit both sides.Brandon Nimmo will be critical to the New York Mets' success in 2023Miami Marlins v New York MetsThe Mets gave Nimmo a big payday after years of being one of the league's most underrated players. Now, he has to prove that he is worth that investment and being his ascent to stardom.If he can do so, the Mets will see their confidence validated and their win total will reflect that.

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