Note: The Starting Pitchers
Yesterday, Mike Pelfrey returned from a strained left leg muscle, pitched four scoreless innings against the Nationals, he let up two hits and two walks and struck out one batter with 62 pitches.
Livan Hernandez pitched two scoreless innings as well, and will next pitch on Wednesday.
Following yesterday’s game, Jerry Manuel suggested Niese could potentially win the fifth starter’s job, with Hernandez capable of adjusting to a long-relief role.
Johan Santana will start in a minor-league game in Port St. Lucie on Tuesday – the same say Jon Niese will pitch against the Braves in Orlando.
John Maine will start today against the Marlins.





