Mets left-hander Jonathon Niese has been cleared to resume throwing after undergoing a favorable medical examination in New York. Niese underwent an MRI and was examined by team doctor David Altchek on Monday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan, a day after departing a Grapefruit League game against the St. Louis Cardinals after two innings and 35 pitches because of elbow discomfort. He received a cortisone injection in the back of his left elbow to address inflammation but was informed his ligaments are fully intact. He is expected to resume throwing as soon as Wednesday. Read more http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/10622278/jonathon-niese-new-york-mets-cleared-throw
