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Mets designate for assignment outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis

Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Rob Brantly

New York Mets center fielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis, right, reacts after striking out as Miami Marlins catcher Rob Brantly throws to third during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports that outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis has been designated for assignment by the Mets.

Nieuwenhuis has been a part-time player for the Mets in each of the past four seasons, hitting a combined .230 with 13 homers and a .676 OPS in 226 games while starting in all three outfield spots. This season he’s 3-for-38 with 17 strikeouts.

His numbers in the minors are better, but still nothing special, so at age 28 the Mets felt comfortable in exposing him to the waiver wire. Triple-A outfielder Darrell Ceciliani, who was hitting .336 in 37 games for Las Vegas but has an underwhelming track record, replaces Nieuwenhuis on the roster.

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