Nieuwenhuis will start to see more time with the Mets looking towards 2015, which begins with a start in left field Friday against the Phillies, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports. With Eric Young Jr. and Chris Young not showing enough to warrant starting, Nieuwenhuis will get a chance to prove he can be a cog next year.

Nieuwenhuis was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Mets optioned OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis to Triple-A Las Vegas. Nieuwenhuis got the boot to clear a roster spot for infielder Wilmer Flores, who was called up Thursday with Ruben Tejada (head) dinged up. Nieuwenhuis has hit .246 in 67 plate appearances this season for New York.

Kirk Nieuwenhuis tripled and scored a run in Friday's win over the Marlins. Nieuwenhuis has played well in limited playing time this season, hitting .302 (13-for-43) with nine extra-base hits (including two homers) and 10 RBI over just 24 games. Given the lack of production from Chris Young this season, there could more opportunity for him during the second half.

Mets recalled OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis from Triple-A Las Vegas. Nieuwenhuis hit .222 with a .286 on-base percentage in 21 plate appearances earlier this season for the Mets. The 26-year-old will function as outfield depth.

Mets optioned OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis to Triple-A Las Vegas. Nieuwenhuis was batting .222 with a .286 on-base percentage in 21 plate appearances this season for New York. He got shipped out Thursday to open up a roster spot for Juan Lagares, who is returning from the disabled list.

In his return to the big league lineup, Kirk Nieuwenhuis went 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBI in Tuesday's 9-0 win against the Diamondbacks. Recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day to provide depth with Juan Lagares (hamstring) hitting the DL, Nieuwenhuis wasted no time getting started. His two-run shot off Bronson Arroyo came as part of a six-run fourth inning that turned this one into a laugher early. With Chris Young (quad) due back later this week, Nieuwenhuis needs to keep producing to save his roster spot.

Mets recalled OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis from Triple-A Las Vegas. Nieuwenhuis will provide some depth with Juan Lagares (hamstring) on the DL. However, with Chris Young (quad) due back later this week, his stay in the majors might be short.

According to Matt Ehalt of the Bergen Record, the Mets have summoned outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis to Arizona. The Mets have yet to make an official roster move, but Juan Lagares (hamstring) is expected to be placed on the disabled list. Nieuwenhuis might only be on the roster for a couple of days, as Chris Young (quad) is eligible to be activated Friday.

Mets optioned OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis to Triple-A Las Vegas. Nieuwenhuis has been a big disappointment for the Mets this season, hitting just .189/.278/.337 with three homers and 14 RBI in 95 at-bats. The Mets are trimming their roster down to a four-man bench while opting to go with a six-man starting rotation, and Nieuwenhuis was the odd-man out.