Assistant GM John Ricco said that Jon Niese has a partially torn rotator cuff. Niese has been placed on the 15 day disabled list, and will be reevaluated after two weeks of rest. Greg Burke will take Niese's spot on the roster, and the Mets will now shift back to a 5 man rotation.
This is a huge hit for everyone involved. Granted, Niese was struggling this season, but he is an important piece to this organization long-term, and possibly losing him for the season could really hurt his development. I doubt that this tear will heal up after rest, because tears are only fixed through surgical procedures. If Niese undergoes the surgery, he's automatically lost for the season, and it also puts his long-term status up in the air as well.
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