Kirk Nieuwenhuis has been scratched from the Mets' lineup with a right hand contusion, the club announced via Twitter. Andres Torres will replace him in center field.
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Nieuwenhuis has been a major bright spot for the Mets in his rookie year, hitting .275/.335/.414 and playing a solid center field. Torres, acquired over the offseason from the Giants, has been a large disappointment. He owns a .205/.332/.288 line in 57 games.