The Mets designated Fernando Nieve (Spanish for “snow”) for assignment, likely making room for Manny Acosta who was flown out to LA yesterday.
Nieve has a nice start on the season but started to fall apart as Jerry Manuel turned to him again and again and again in nearly every game. The wear and tear showed, as Nieve’s season started to disintegrate as he his arm failed to keep up with the workload.
Manuel should foot the bill for a decent vacation in the tropics for Nieve if no team is willing to take a chance on him.