NEW YORK -- The Chicago Cubs have at least some interest in acquiring left-hander Jonathon Niese from the New York Mets, Foxsports.com reports (video link).

Niese, 28, is 3-7 with a 4.12 ERA in 14 starts this season.

Niese is earning $7 million this season. He is owed $9 million in 2016. There is a $10 million team option for 2017 and an $11 million team option for 2018.

Niese is due to pitch next against the Cubs on Tuesday at Citi Field.

UPDATE: The Dodgers also reportedly have interest in Niese.