Carrasco (9-4) gave up one earned run on six hits and a walk while striking out eight over 5.2 innings to earn the win in a 4-1 victory over the Rangers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Carrasco's effective start on 102 pitches was enough to earn him his ninth win of the year, which is tied for second best in the majors. Playing for the Mets has certainly helped Carrasco's case this season, as his 4.64 ERA and 1.33 WHIP are nothing to write home about. He had come into the game going through a rough patch, having given up 19 earned runs over his previous four starts. The 35-year-old veteran will look for continued offensive support to pick up his 10th win of the year his next time out against Miami.

Carrasco (8-4) took the loss Tuesday against Houston, allowing six runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four in 4.1 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Houston got off to a great start against Carrasco, scoring four times in the first inning with the big blow being Kyle Tucker's three-run blast. He allowed a baserunner in both the second and third but was able to induce inning-ending double-plays both times. The Astros tacked on another run in the fourth and, after allowing a one-out single in the fifth, Carrasco was removed. It has been a rough couple of weeks for the 35-year-old as he's allowed 19 runs and seven homers in 17.2 innings over his last four starts.

The Mets list Carrasco (back) as their starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Astros in New York, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carrasco's inclusion on the pitching schedule for the two-game set against Houston suggests he was able to throw a bullpen session over the weekend without incident. The right-hander exited his most recent start Wednesday -- also against the Astros, but in Houston -- due to lower-back tightness, but an MRI didn't reveal anything too concerning. Carrasco shouldn't face any major restrictions with his workload when he returns to the mound Tuesday.

Manager Buck Showalter said Friday that Carrasco (back) will likely make his next turn through the rotation, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carrasco exited Wednesday's start against Houston due to lower-back tightness, but Showalter didn't sound concerned about the issue Friday. The right-hander will presumably be monitored in the coming days, but he lines up to make his next start at home against the Astros early next week as long as he's cleared to pitch.

Carrasco is scheduled to undergo an MRI after leaving Wednesday's start against the Astros with lower-back tightness, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander lasted only 2.1 frames before being lifted from Wednesday's contest, and his availability going forward is now in question. It's an encouraging sign Carrasco will travel with the team to Miami rather than return to New York to be evaluated, but his outlook will remain up in the air until the MRI results are announced.

Carrasco exited Wednesday's start against the Astros due to lower-back tightness, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carrasco was removed from Wednesday's matchup by a trainer and manager Buck Showalter, and the right-hander is dealing with a lower-back issue. It's not yet clear whether the injury will lead to a trip to the IL, but he tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Astros next Wednesday if he's deemed healthy enough to pitch.

Carrasco was removed from his start Wednesday against the Astros in the third inning with a possible injury, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Before Carrasco was pulled from the contest, he was visited on the mound by both manager Buck Showalter and a team trainer, so it isn't entirely clear if his departure was linked to an injury or poor performance. The right-hander was in the midst of a rough outing, as he served up five runs on four hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks while striking out two over 2.1 innings. Reliever Yoan Lopez recorded the final two outs of the bottom of the third.

Carrasco (8-2) picked up the win in Friday's 10-4 victory over the Marlins, giving up three runs on eight hits and two walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out seven.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander tossed 98 pitches (70 strikes) en route to his fifth quality start of the season, and his fifth win in his last six outings. Carrasco has also re-discovered his old strikeout form, posting a 40:9 K:BB through 34 innings over that six-start stretch despite a lackluster 4.24 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. With the Mets' rotation still beset by injuries, Carrasco has emerged as arguably the team's most reliable arm -- a remarkable turnaround for a 35-year-old who hasn't reached triple-digit innings in a season since 2018.

Carrasco (7-2) took the loss during Saturday's 11-6 defeat at the hands of the Angels, allowing five runs on nine hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in 4.2 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Carrasco was hit hard for the fourth time this season, permitting multiple runs in the first and fifth innings to fall in line for the loss. The 35-year-old has now surrendered four or more runs in four starts, though he's kept opposing offenses to two runs or fewer in his other eight turns. Carrasco carries a 3.93 ERA and 1.22 WHIP into his next start, scheduled to come next weekend against Miami.

Carrasco (7-1) earned the win over San Diego on Monday, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks while striking out 10 over seven innings.

EDGE Analysis

Carrasco walked five batters in five innings in his previous start, so it was nice to see him display much better control Monday. The veteran also struck out a season-high 10 batters and registered 19 swinging strikes to help him win his sixth straight decision. Carrasco has bounced back nicely from a rough 2021 season, as he is tied for the league lead with seven victories while compiling a 3.52 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 61:13 K:BB across 64 innings. He's expected to make his next start on the road against the slumping Angels on Sunday.