Nieuwenhuis cools off: Mets outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis produced an RBI double in three at-bats and walked twice Sunday against the Blue Jays. Nieuwenhuis came into Sunday mired in a 2-for-21 slump in his previous six games. (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Nieuwenhuis' slump has dropped his average from .310 to .277. He is starting to look human after a great start. Jason Bay is on the rehab path and will eventually return to the Mets lineup. At that time the team could decide to option Nieuwenhuis to the minors. That was the original plan before Nieuwenhuis blew up, but that obviously changed after his hot start. A prolonged slump could help the Mets carry through with their original plan, but only time will tell. For now, Nieuwenhuis is still a low-end Fantasy option heading into Week 8 (May 21-27). (Updated 05/20/2012).
05/22/2012 21:59 Mets back dominant Dickey vs. Bucs
Lucas Duda smacked a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the eighth in support of starter R.A. Dickey and the New York Mets edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Tuesday night.
05/21/2012 18:31 Nieuwenhuis is on the who's not list
It's been a tough month for Kirk Nieuwenhuis. Will he turn it around? The Fantasy Baseball 360 crew takes a closer look at the Mets outfielder.
05/20/2012 19:47 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/20/2012 13:26 Ike Davis in danger of demotion?
Within the past week, we've seen the Blue Jays demote -- and eventually place on waivers -- Adam Lind and the Marlins demote Gaby Sanchez to Triple-A. Might young Mets slugger Ike Davis be the next struggling first baseman to take a hit? It sounds like that is a distinct possibility.
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