LHP Jon Niese was placed on paternity leave on Saturday and the Mets recalled RHP Logan Verrett to take his place on the roster.
On Friday night, Niese was shelled for six runs by the Dodgers, his mind clearly on his wife who was expecting the couple’s child.
Niese was saddened when he learned that his wife went into labor and wasn’t there for her, but was able to watch his son being born on FaceTime in the Mets clubhouse.
“He gave us 100 percent, and I know he wanted to be with his wife, today especially. I know he was bummed when he found out during the game that he had missed it. So I’m just happy that he was able to get back there to her now, and he did a great job given the circumstances.” (Daily News)
Niese has since left the team for Ohio to be with his wife Leah and new son Tatum Jeffrey.
Verrett, was pulled from his start last night for Triple-A Las Vegas, where he is 3-1 with a 2.93 ERA. He had a 0.73 ERA in 12 1/3 innings and struck out 12 during his first stint with the Mets.
