The New York Mets may be without a key cog in their lineup on Thursday afternoon when they play the decisive game of their three-game series against the host Washington Nationals. Brandon Nimmo saw his seven-game hitting streak come to an unceremonious end after he exited the Mets' 5-4 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday in the second inning due to a stiff neck.

However, he's going to attempt to put off surgery until the offseason and play through the injury. It should become clear at the end of the 10-to-14 day timeline whether or not Alvarez will return this season.

The New York Mets have placed catcher Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb UCL sprain