Zachary Levine reports that the Houston Astros have released Fernando Nieve so he can sign with a Korean baseball team.
Nieve pitched 42 innings for the Mets last season, with a 6.00 ERA and a record of 2-4. He was designated for assignment, then re-signed with the Mets to pitch with Triple-A Buffalo.
He signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates this off-season, and didn't make the major league roster.
After he was released by the Pirates he signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros.
Yesterday, the Astros granted his release so he could sign with the Doosan Bears in South Korea.
