Mets Promote Brandon Nimmo and Option Michael Conforto to Las Vegas

The New York Mets have promoted outfielder Brandon Nimmo from Triple-A Las Vegas. Nimmo had a batting average of .328 for the 51s with an on-base percentage of .409 and a slugging percentage of .508. He had 16 doubles, seven triples, five homers and 37 RBI. Nimmo was the first draft pick chosen by Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson. He was drafted 13th overall in the first round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft. As a corresponding roster move, LF Michael Conforto was sent down to Triple A. Conforto has been in a long slump and has hit only .148 in his last 142 at- bats. This was the right move since he has lost his confidence at the Major League level. He will benefit from getting away from the New York spotlight and all of the sctrunity he has been under during his slump. Conforto will be just fine and will work on getting his old swing back and hitting the ball to the opposite field. He will hit well in Triple-A and come back to the Mets a much improved hitter. He won't need to be down in the minor leagues for very long. Conforto will make adjustments and be back with the Mets in a short amount of time.