New York Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve (R) lies on the ground while first base coach Luis Alicea checks on him after Nieve injured his leg while running to first base in the second inning during their MLB National League baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta, Georgi...

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New York Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve, center, is tended to by Mets trainers after Nieve went down running to first base against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 19, 2009, in Atlanta. Nieve left the game with a strained right quadriceps.

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Houston Astros' Fernando Nieve throws during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, March 6, 2009, in Kissimmee, Fla.

New York Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve (38) leaves on a cart with a trainer after injuring his leg while running to first base in the second inning during their MLB National League baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta, Georgia, July 19, 2009.

New York Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve (38) is helped to cart by trainers after injuring his leg while running to first base in the second inning during their MLB National League baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta, Georgia, July 19, 2009.

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New York Mets pitcher Fernando Nieve leaves the field on a cart during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, July 19, 2009, in Atlanta. Nieve strained his right quadriceps trying to beat out a grounder.

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New York Mets pitcher Fernando Nieve grimaces on the ground as first base coach Luis Alicea tends to him after Nieve went down running to first base against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 19, 2009, in Atlanta.

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New York Mets pitcher Fernando Nieve grimaces on the ground as first base coach Luis Alicea tends to him after Nieve went down running to first base against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 19, 2009, in Atlanta. Nieve left the game.

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New York Mets pitcher Fernando Nieve (38) reacts as Cincinnati Reds' Laynce Nix (17) runs the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 10, 2009, in New York.

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New York Mets starter Fernando Nieve delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, July 10, 2009, in New York.

New York Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve delivers a pitch to the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of their MLB National league baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 4, 2009.

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Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley reacts as first base umpire Ed Rapuano calls New York Mets' Omir Santos safe at first after diving to the bag on on bunt attempt by Fernando Nieve in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Philadelphia.

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First base umpire Ed Rapuano calls New York Mets' Omir Santos safe at first after Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley fails to make the tag as Santos dives to the bag on on bunt attempt by Fernando Nieve in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Phil...

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New York Mets pitcher Fernando Nieve at work in the second inning of a baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Philadelphia.

New York Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve (38) passes the baseball to manager Jerry Manuel (53) after pitching three and one third innings against the Milwaukee Brewers in an MLB National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 29, 2009.

Milwaukee Brewers batter Braden Looper hits an RBI single off New York Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve in the fourth inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 29, 2009.

New York Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve looks at the scoreboard in center field after giving up a home run to Milwaukee Brewers batter J.J. Hardy leading off the third inning of an MLB National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 29, 2009.

Milwaukee Brewers batter J.J. Hardy leads off the third inning with a hoime run off New York Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve during an MLB National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 29, 2009.

Milwaukee Brewers batter Jason Kendall hits an RBI single off New York Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve in the second inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 29, 2009.

New York Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve prepares to pitch to a Milwaukee Brewers batter in the first inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 29, 2009.

New York Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve prepares to pitch to a Milwaukee Brewers batter in the first inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 29, 2009.

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New York Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve waits to be taken out of the game during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, June 29, 2009, in Milwaukee.

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New York Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, June 29, 2009, in Milwaukee.

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New York Mets starter Fernando Nieve delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, June 24, 2009, in New York.

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New York Mets starter Fernando Nieve delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, in New York. Nieve pitched six scoreless innings as the Mets won 11-0.