Niese is dealing with a knee injury, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

At this point, the severity of Niese's injury is unknown, as is his availability to pitch this weekend. With a 5.20 ERA and 1.58 WHIP, Niese has been a liability on the mound this season, especially since being acquired by New York. Over six innings (four games) with the Mets, Niese has allowed seven earned runs.