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          New York Mets

          Jon Niese doesn't need to see doctor

          • Adam Rubin, ESPN Staff WriterSep 29, 2014, 03:31 PM ET
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          Jonathon Niese

          Jonathon Niese

          #49 SP
          New York Mets

          2014 STATS

          • GM30

          • W9

          • L11

          • BB45

          • K138

          • ERA3.40

          NEW YORK -- The Mets initially indicated Jonathon Niese would see a doctor on Monday for a follow-up after departing Saturday's game with a rapid heartbeat. However, Niese is doing fine and intends to head home to Ohio without the need for an examination.

          Niese also had rapid heartbeats on the mound during games in 2011 and '12. In those instances, he was required to wear a Holter monitor to determine if any heart irregularities existed.

          Although a surgical procedure known as ablation initially was recommended, Niese ultimately was examined after the second instance at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic. They advised him that no procedure was required.

          Niese has said the issue has been limited to the three instances on the mound. He has added that it quickly goes away and is not considered concerning.