Mets' Brandon Nimmo Has Small Ligament Tear Near Index Finger New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo received a second opinion from a hand surgeon and learned he does not have a nerve issue, but a small ligament tear near the base of his left index finger. Find out what this means for Nimmo and the Mets. Author: New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo received a second opinion from a hand surgeon and learned he does not have a nerve issue, but a small ligament tear near the base of his left index finger. Find out what this means for Nimmo and the Mets.