Kirk Nieuwenhuis went 4-for-4 with a career-high five RBI in Friday's 12-5 win over the Brewers. It was a monster night for Nieuwenhuis, who also drew two walks, scored three runs, and stole a base. His batting average has jumped from .128 to .233 in the span of four games. The 25-year-old strikes out to much to be much of a fantasy option, but he could see increased playing time against right-handers as the season continues.

Kirk Nieuwenhuis drilled a long, walk-off three-run homer versus Carlos Marmol in the Mets' comeback win Sunday. The Mets trailed 3-0 going into the bottom of the ninth, but Marlon Byrd led off with a home run and Nieuwenhuis blasted one off the facade in the upper deck with one out and two runners on to complete the comeback. Nieuwenhuis had just one hit in his previous 15 at-bats since his recall before the homer.

Mets recalled OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis from Triple-A Las Vegas. Rick Ankiel was designated for assignment to make room for Nieuwenhuis on the Mets' active roster. Nieuwenhuis was hitting .232/.339/.486 with 10 homers and 18 RBI through 36 games this year at the Triple-A level, but he is not a great fantasy bet outside of NL-only formats.

Mets optioned OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis to Triple-A Las Vegas. Juan Lagares was called up to take his place on the active roster. Nieuwenhuis has only logged 16 at-bats this month, so he'll get a chance at regular playing time in the minors.

Kirk Nieuwenhuis has made the Mets' Opening Day roster. Nieuwenhuis missed the majority of spring training with a knee injury, but he's now finally healthy. He'll likely be used in a reserve role to start the season. Collin Cowgill will be the Mets' starting center fielder.

Kirk Nieuwenhuis (knee) went 1-for-2 with a double and three walks Thursday in a minor league game. It was his second straight minor league game, as he went 1-for-5 with a single in his return to game action on Wednesday. While he's making progress, Mets manager Terry Collins won't use him in a Grapefruit League game until he's 100 percent with running. It's not clear if he's there yet.

Mets manager Terry Collins said Wednesday that there is no timetable for Kirk Nieuwenhuis' (knee) return to Grapefruit League action. Nieuwenhuis played in a minor league game Wednesday, so he can't be too far away from Grapefruit action. He's running out of time to be ready for Opening Day, but he should be available as long as he doesn't have a setback.

Kirk Nieuwenhuis (knee) will play in a minor league game Wednesday. It will be his first game action since suffering a bone bruise in his knee on March 3. Nieuwenhuis won't do any baserunning, but he's slated to play three innings on defense and take a few at-bats. He'll need to progress qucikly to have a shot to be ready for Opening Day.

Kirk Nieuwenhuis (knee) will play in a minor league game either Monday or Wednesday. He figures to be the DH in the game. Nieuwenhuis has missed about two weeks with a bone bruise in his left knee but is making progress. He's expected to be ready for Opening Day.

Kirk Nieuwenhuis (knee) tossed a baseball and hit in the cage Thursday. Nieuwenhuis has missed a week and a half due to a bone bruise in his left knee. While the Mets plan to have him increase baseball activities in the coming days, he will be eased back into running. The 25-year-old was expected to open the season as the team's starting center fielder, but now Collin Cowgill appears to be the favorite.