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Kirk Nieuwenhuis could return Wednesday
Kirk Nieuwenhuis - OF - New York Mets
March 10, 2013 - 9:50 AM ET

Kirk Nieuwenhuis (knee) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday.

Nieuwenhuis has been sidelined for a week with a bone bruise in his left knee. He's upped his workouts recently, though, and is obviously nearly game-ready. The 25-year-old will open the season as the Mets' center fielder.