Niese Will Get Extra Rest Down The Stretch

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, Mets left hander Jonathon Niese, will get some extra rest down the stretch:

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The Mets don’t have an organizational policy on innings limits for young pitchers, instead preferring to take each situation on a case-by-case basis.

In the case of Jon Niese, the rookie left-hander will get extra rest down the stretch."

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NY has already announced that they will push the left-hander back, from his regularly scheduled start on Saturday, to Sunday afternoon vs. the Phillies.  While the rookie had been one of NY most consistent starters this season, he has struggled of late.  Niese has allowed 20 runs (15 earned) over his last 3 starts (1-2) to the tune of a 8.28 ERA and according to Rubin, he has welcomed the idea of getting some extra rest:

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Absolutely, the last time I pitched in September was 2008. Last year, obviously, I didn’t get past August because of my hamstring [injury]. It’s kind of new for me right now. The rest is kind of good. That way I can kind of get acclimated.”

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The 23 year old left hander has thrown 154 1/3 innings this season amassing a 9-7 record, with a 3.85 ERA.

*NOTES-

It has been well documented by Tom Verducci of SI.com (Year After Effect, which I highly recommend reading if you have not already) that a starter the age of 25 and younger will...TO READ THE REST OF THIS POST HEAD TO METSZILLA.COM BY CLICKING HERE:

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