Niese left Tuesday's game in the first inning with left knee pain, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

While he was able to convince the training staff he could give it a go despite lingering knee soreness, Niese only made it four batters into Tuesday's outing before the discomfort became too much. Robert Gsellman replaced Niese on the mound and could be in line for a spot start this weekend if Niese isn't cleared to take his next turn.