The Mets open a three-game set with the Braves amid a flurry of injury notes. Jeff McNeil’s shoulder imaging came back clean, keeping him day-to-day but available off the bench and restricted in the field. Brandon Nimmo is dealing with neck stiffness but is progressing in baseball activities, while Luis Torrens is nursing a bruised hand with no imaging planned. Tyrone Taylor has started in left field for the last two days as New York navigates lineup and defensive alignments. All three look like they can avoid the injured list, providing a glimmer of stability for a Mets club that has leaned on McNeil’s bat in a rough season.

McNeil remains the Mets’ most consistent hitter, and his second-half pace has been impressive (.369 avg, .765 OPS) as a continuation of strong first-half numbers. Nimmo’s stiffness and Torrens’ hand wrap add uncertainty to late-game decisions, but manager Carlos Mendoza emphasized ongoing treatment and daily checks. Taylor’s left-field role adds flexibility, and the Mets will lean on the trio’s resilience as they chase wins against Atlanta in a pivotal series.