The Pirates have traded left-handed pitcher Jon Niese back to the Mets, according to Jon Heyman.
https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/760205525128708096
And if that's not funny enough, the Pirates confirmed the move, saying they got Antonio Bastardo from the Mets.
More to come....
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