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Niese likely to replace Verrett in Mets’ rotation
- Updated: August 13, 2016
NEW YORK — When Logan Verrett was tagged for six runs in 3 2/3 innings by the Tigers on Saturday, the Mets discussed the possibility of replacing him in the rotation.
Ultimately, the club opted to have the right-hander face the Padres on Friday, but after he surrendered eight runs on four home runs and three walks over 2 2/3 innings in the Mets’ 8-6 loss, there was no further dialogue. Mets manager Terry Collins pulled the plug.
“The one thing you ask from those kind of guys is quality innings,” Collins said. “You’re not expecting him to go out there and shut teams out. The home run ball has certainly been a big problem for him, and when he walks guys, they are scoring.
“I know he’s upset about it, but we certainly have to make a change there.”
Jonathon Niese, …
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