Brandon Nimmo is ready to finally enjoy some postseason success from the Mets

MILWAUKEE — Brandon Nimmo debuted with the Mets in 2016, a year after the team's unexpected run to the World Series, which ended with a Game 5 loss to the Royals.

As the longest-serving Mets player, Nimmo understands this sobering fact better than his teammates: It has been nine years since the team won a postseason series.

Nimmo's rookie season featured a wild card berth that ended in a one-game loss to the Giants. And then in 2022, the Mets lost a best-of-three wild-card series to the Padres at Citi Field.

The Mets began another wild-card series with an 8-4 win over the Brewers at American Family Field on Tuesday, and for Nimmo, just getting here isn't enough.

“I was lucky enough to be part of three [postseasons]but the biggest thing I've noticed is the teams that come here regularly, they seem to be having success,” Nimmo said.

The Astros, Braves and Dodgers all fall into this category. The Mets' only inspiration might be the fact that the last two NL pennant winners – the Phillies and Diamondbacks – emerged as wild-card entrants.

The Mets won 89 games in the regular season, and in some ways Tuesday may have felt like an extension of that: They returned to a venue where they had played just three games over the weekend. Additionally, participating in Monday's doubleheader in Atlanta eliminated the usual day of practice before a postseason series.

“It actually provides a sense of normalcy,” Nimmo said. “Maybe that’s to our advantage.”

Max Kranick was added to the Wild Card Series roster to give the Mets a rested arm in the bullpen. Tylor Megill, who started Monday in Atlanta, was left off the roster but can return for the next round if the Mets advance.

Kranick, 27, spent the season at Triple-A Syracuse after returning from a hamstring injury that sidelined him during spring training.

Eddy Alvarez was tasked with making room for Kranick on the 40-man roster. Alvarez, an infielder, is ineligible to play in the postseason because he transferred in September.

Kodai Senga faced batters in live batting practice on Sunday, but it's unclear what the next step might be for the right-hander, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Senga reported triceps soreness during a minor league rehab start a week and a half ago, but has not been ruled out as an option for sometime in the postseason.

Jeff McNeil is training as he waits to give birth after having his wrist x-rayed in recent days. According to Mendoza, the Mets would have to get deep into October for McNeil to have a chance at a return.

Brett Baty, Pablo Reyes and Hayden Senger are with the Mets as part of the taxi squad.