Brandon Nimmo was added to the 40-man roster Friday.

Nimmo was added to the 40-man roster Friday.

Analysis:

Nimmo split time with Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Las Vegas last season, working to a combined .269/.362/.372 line. The 22-year-old, who doesn't pose much of a threat in the power or speed departments but projects as a high average and OBP player, is now protected from the Rule 5 draft.