Career
He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros and New York Mets and in Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) for the Doosan Bears. He is a right-handed pitcher. Houston Astros
Nieve was signed by the Houston Astros as an amateur free agent in 1999.
After two seasons in the Venezuelan Summer League he came to the United States. to play for the rookie league Martinsville Astros.
He was a Texas League all-star in 2005 with the Corpus Christi Hooks, when he was 4–2 with a 2.65 European Research Area in 14 starts. He made his major league debut with the Houston Astros on April 4, 2006 against the Florida Marlins.
He was 3–3 in 40 appearances, 11 starts with the Astros in 2006, with a 4.20 European Research Area. He missed the 2007 season with after undergoing Tommy John surgery and returned to appear in 11 games in 2008, all in relief and as 0–1 with an 8.44 European Research Area. New York Mets
In March 2009, Nieve was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets and was called to the major league team in June when reliever J. J. Putz was placed on the disabled list. In, 2010, due to his early workload, Mets" television announcers began referring to him as "Nightly" Nieve.
He was designated for assignment on July 23, 2010.
After he was let go by the Mets He rejoined the organization and pitched in the Buffalo Bisons rotation. Pittsburgh Pirates
On December 1, 2010, Nieve signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, which included an invite to spring training. He was released by the Pirates on March 22, 2011.
Return to Astros
On March 24, 2011, Nieve signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.
He was released a month later. Doosan Bears
After being granted his release by the Astros on April 27, 2011, Nieve signed with the Doosan Bears in South of Korea.
Los Angeles Dodgers
He signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in December 2011. He was assigned to the American Automobile Association Albuquerque Isotopes.
He made 25 starts for the Isotopes and was 7-9 with a 5.96 European Research Area. Cleveland Indians
Nieve was a non-roster invitee to the Indians" spring training camp in 2013.
His contract was purchased by the Indians on April 21, 2013. He was designated for assignment the next day without making an appearance. Oakland Athletics
He was assigned to the American Automobile Association Sacramento RiverCats.
He became a free agent on October 1.
He re-signed on November 18, 2013. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
On June 13, 2014, Nieve signed a minor league deal with the Angels.