Fernando Nieve firesOriginally uploaded by Michael G. BaronAfter last night's loss the Mets designated Fernando Nieve for assignment. To remain with the organization Nieve will have to make it through waivers and accept the assignment.Nieve was claimed off waivers last season from the Astros and was used mostly as a starter before getting injured. In seven starts he went 3-3 with a 2.95 ERA before blowing out his hamstring.This season early on he was the workhorse of the pen, in the months of April and May he was used 14 times each month but since then in the last two months he was used a total of 12 times.Despite his ERA being over six in 42 innings of work he two five run games and one three run appearance, overall he gave up 28 runs, 22 walks and 37 hits.I think the 27 y/o hard throwing righty was over used which resulted in his ineffectiveness, hopefully he remains in the system.This is Acosta's second stint in the majors with the Mets, earlier this season he appeared in...
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