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Jon Niese | Starting Pitcher

Team: New York Mets
Age / DOB:  (26) / 10/27/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 215
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Jonathon Niese allowed three runs -- none earned -- through six innings in the Mets' loss to the Reds on Tuesday.
Niese has consecutive quality starts in his last two outings. The left-hander allowed five hits and three walks on the night, striking out seven. He hasn't fully turned the corner yet, but he's looking better than he did in his first two May starts. He'll start again on Monday against the Yankees. May 21 - 10:03 PM

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Jon Niese - S - Mets

Jon Niese believes he ironed out his mechanical issues since his last start.

Niese watched himself in a mirror while he worked on trying to keep his body tall and on a straight line. He also threw more max-effort pitches than usual in his between-starts bullpen session and considered it his best session of the year. The left-hander has allowed 15 runs over his last two starts but will be looking for better results on Thursday in St. Louis.
Source: Mets.mlb.com
May 15 - 9:55 PM
Jon Niese - S - Mets

A source told Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that Jon Niese has been pitching through a neck injury.

Niese has allowed a total of 15 earned runs over his last two starts, and now there's an explanation for those struggles. "His neck has been bothering him," the source said. "He hasn’t wanted to talk to (the media) about it, or make excuses. Just a lot of soreness there." Niese will test himself in a bullpen session early this week. He's scheduled to face the Cardinals on Thursday in St. Louis.
Source: New York Daily News
May 13 - 9:10 AM
Jon Niese - S - Mets

Jon Niese was hammered for eight runs over 4 1/3 innings Saturday in a loss to the Pirates.

The eight runs allowed tied a career-high. Niese downplayed a possible back issue earlier this week, but one wonders if it has affected his performance. He now has a 5.93 ERA and 21/22 K/BB ratio over 41 innings this season. That's not like him, so it wouldn't be a surprise if something was up physically.
May 11 - 5:24 PM
Jon Niese - S - Mets

Jon Niese is dealing with some stiffness in his lower back, but he said he'll be fine for his next start.

Mets manager Terry Collins indicated that Niese's back could have been at least partly responsible for the lefty's poor showing the last time out, but the hurler said it had no bearing on his results. He'll get the ball on Saturday against the Pirates.
Source: Mets.mlb.com
May 9 - 7:40 PM
Jon Niese - S - Mets

Jon Niese was hammered for seven earned runs over four innings Sunday in the Mets' loss to the Braves.

Niese was originally scheduled to start Saturday but that game was rained out, so maybe the sudden change threw off his rhythm. The 26-year-old left-hander now has a 2-3 record, 4.66 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 20/19 K/BB ratio over 36 2/3 innings this season. He should be benched in fantasy leagues until he finds his command.
May 5 - 4:53 PM
Jon Niese - S - Mets

Saturday's game between the Mets and Braves has been postponed due to inclement weather.

The Mets will push back Jon Niese to start Sunday, while Tim Hudson will move up one day for the Braves and pitch on normal rest. No makeup date for the rainout has been announced.
Related: Braves
Source: Marc Carig on Twitter
May 4 - 2:27 PM
Jon Niese - S - Mets

Jon Niese yielded three runs -- one earned -- over 6 2/3 frames but suffered a loss Sunday against the Phillies.

Niese whiffed three batters and allowed just five hits and a walk, and two of the three runs charged to the left-hander crossed the plate after Niese exited. Despite falling to 2-2, Niese was sharp in this one, and he showed no ill effects from the liner he took off the leg that forced him from his previous outing. He'll carry a 3.31 ERA and 1.44 WHIP into Atlanta next weekend.
Apr 28 - 4:47 PM
Jon Niese - S - Mets

Jon Niese (leg) said he felt fine during his normal between-starts bullpen session.

Barring a setback over the next couple days, Niese will take the ball on Sunday against the Phillies. The lefty had to exit his last outing after taking a comebacker off his lower right leg.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Apr 26 - 9:12 AM
Jon Niese - S - Mets

Jon Niese (leg) will throw his normal between-starts bullpen session on Thursday afternoon.

Niese was pulled from his start Tuesday night against the Dodgers after taking a comebacker off his lower right leg. He should be fine for his next scheduled outing.
Source: ESPN New York
Apr 25 - 11:39 AM
Jon Niese - S - Mets

Jon Niese (leg) is expected to be fine for his next start.

Niese had to leave Tuesday's outing after being hit in between the right ankle and Achilles with a comebacker. He initially lost all feeling but reported significant improvement after the game. Niese gave up a run on three hits and three walks over 2 1/3 frames before exiting.
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Apr 23 - 11:04 PM
Jon Niese - S - Mets

X-rays on Jon Niese's right leg have come back negative.

It looks like the Mets have dodged a bullet. Niese has been diagnosed with a lower right leg contusion and seems likely to be ready for his next start, though we probably won't know until he throws his between-starts bullpen session.
Source: Kevin Burkhardt on Twitter
Apr 23 - 8:32 PM
Jon Niese - S - Mets

Jon Niese left Tuesday's start in the third inning after being hit in the right leg with a comebacker.

Niese was in obvious pain and came out immediately. The Mets will update his status before long, but it looked like something that could keep the lefty out for a while. Robert Carson replaced him on the bump.
Source: Bill Plunkett on Twitter
Apr 23 - 7:58 PM
Jon Niese - S - Mets

Jon Niese yielded three runs in six innings Thursday in a loss to the Rockies.

It was Niese's first loss since last September 7. The southpaw wasn't particularly sharp, as he allowed nine hits (including a solo homer) and one walk while notching three strikeouts. He'll hope to rebound next week when he faces the Dodgers at home.
Apr 18 - 6:19 PM
Jon Niese - S - Mets

Jon Niese gave up five runs (four earned) over five innings Friday in a win over the Twins.

The start snapped a string of 22 straight outings of six innings or more and 10 straight quality starts, but the Mets gave him more than enough support to compensate. The southpaw walked four and struck out just one, but given the unusually cold temperature in Minnesota, we're willing to give him a pass with this one. Niese will face another tough test next Thursday against the Rockies in Colorado, but he should be left active in most formats.
Apr 13 - 12:34 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1John Buck
2Anthony Recker
1B1Ike Davis
2B1Daniel Murphy
2Justin Turner
SS1Ruben Tejada
3B1David Wright
LF1Lucas Duda
CF1Rick Ankiel
2Juan Lagares
3Jordany Valdespin
RF1Marlon Byrd
2Mike Baxter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jon Niese
2Matt Harvey
3Shaun Marcum
4Dillon Gee
5Jeremy Hefner
6Jenrry Mejia
7Johan Santana
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Bobby Parnell
2Frank Francisco
3Brandon Lyon
4Scott Atchison
5LaTroy Hawkins
6Jeurys Familia
7Scott Rice
8Robert Carson
9Greg Burke
10Collin McHugh