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CINCINNATI — Brandon Nimmo journeyed out toward the left field line, the only non-pitcher, non-catcher or coach in the vicinity as much of the Mets’ bullpen and some of their rotation stretched.

About five hours before Saturday’s game, he wanted to talk with the new guy.

“I want you to take 15 seconds and just look around and just soak it all in,” were Nimmo’s words of advice, according to Brandon Sproat, “because whenever your debut is done, you’re going to realize, ‘Oh, wow, it’s already over.’ ”

For Sproat and the Mets, perhaps this is just the beginning. 4

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