NEW YORK — Center fielder Brandon Nimmo is staying with the free-spending New York Mets, agreeing to a $162 million, eight-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the agreement is subject to a successful physical and no announcement had been made.
"Glad to be back! Let's go!" Nimmo posted Thursday night on Twitter.
#LGM! Glad to be back! Let’s go!
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