is a function of middle age and often the result of nothing more than basic activity…the plantaris tendon tear. The plantaris tendon is a small, thin tendon that is a plantar flexor of the foot.

The plantaris tear is a tear of the plantaris tendon in the back of the calf. It usually presents as a “pop” followed by a significant amount of pain in the calf following physical activity.

It will mark Nimmo's first in-game appearance of spring training. He was recovering from plantar fasciitis in his left foot over the offseason, delaying his start to camp and costing him the first ...