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- Updated: August 24, 2016
ST. LOUIS — Jonathon Niese’s night was as ineffective as it was brief. Robert Gsellman saved him and the Mets in his big league debut. In the process, Gsellman appears to have taken over Niese’s job.
Shortly after their 7-4 win over the Cardinals on Tuesday, the Mets placed Niese on the disabled list with an undisclosed left knee injury, recalling reliever Erik Goeddel to take his roster spot. That opens the door for Gsellman, who delivered 3 2/3 shutout innings in relief of Niese, to supplant Niese in the rotation; although the team did not officially announce that last bit on Tuesday night, manager Terry Collins referred to it as the obvious decision.
“He’s here. He’s in that spot,” Collins said of Gsellman potentially moving to the rotation. “So there’s a good shot.”
Joining the Mets earlier in the day from Triple-A Las Vegas, Gsellman earned his chance after Niese walked two batters in the first inning, recorded his only out on a sharp line drive and felt a “pop” in his knee while throwing a curveball to Brandon Moss. Moments …
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