Nimmo sat with reporters in the dugout before Friday’s 3-3 tie against the St. Louis Cardinals at Clover Park. There, he revealed that “meniscus and cartilage” issues related to his ACL reconstruction 15 years ago are contributing to his current knee issues.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Brandon Nimmo revealed Friday that his right knee soreness/pain stems from meniscus and cartilage issues related to his ACL reconstruction 15 years ago.

Nimmo, who is recovering from right knee soreness, said that he may start Opening Day at DH rather than left field.

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