Flexen will start the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Braves, Chris Bumbaca of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flexen will rejoin the rotation for the first time since Sept. 3, when he was lit up for seven runs over four innings. The rookie has found his footing in the bullpen with one run allowed over five frames, but his mediocre results as a starter earlier this season will make it difficult to depend on him as a streaming option Monday. Since he hasn't started in nearly three weeks, Flexen could be subjected to a limited pitch count in what's likely just a spot start.

Flexen will have his next start skipped, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Flexen was originally supposed to start Saturday against Cincinnati, but instead the Mets will push up Rafael Montero and Jacob deGrom to start Saturday and Sunday respectively. While there has been no official confirmation, this likely means Matt Harvey will start Tuesday's series opener in Chicago. Flexen owns a brutal 7.85 ERA and has allowed seven runs without completing five innings in each of his past two starts, so the Mets will use their upcoming off day to keep the ball out of his hands.

Flexen (3-4) allowed seven runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out a single batter through four innings during Sunday's loss to Houston.

EDGE Analysis

With a 7.85 ERA, 2.07 WHIP and 5.9 K/9 through his first eight career starts, Flexen is clearly overmatched at the highest level. After all, the 23-year-old righty topped out at just seven starts at the Double-A level before joining the Mets. At best, Flexen is a potential flier against favorable opponents. But in most settings, it's probably best to fade him entirely considering his current form. He lines up to face the Reds at Citi Field in his next start.

Flexen (3-3) was ripped for seven runs on seven hits and four walks over 4.2 innings in Tuesday's blowout loss to the Reds. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

This one started out ugly -- five first-inning runs crossed the plate against the rookie, thanks in large part to a Scott Schebler grand slam. While Flexen has had some spots of success, he's also walked four batters in each of his last four starts; in fact, he has more walks (28) than strikeouts (27) through his first seven MLB appearances. The Mets, desperate for rotation help, skipped the 23-year-old past Triple-A and straight to the majors, and it's abundantly clear that he wasn't ready to make that leap.

Flexen (3-2) held the Diamondbacks to two runs on six hits and four walks over six innings Wednesday, striking out five and coming away with the win.

EDGE Analysis

Generally speaking, issuing four free passes in Arizona's ballpark -- especially to the hitters at the top of the order -- is a dangerous game, but Flexen was able to work his way out of trouble on multiple occasions. He did so with some help from his defense, as center fielder Juan Lagares nailed A.J. Pollock trying to score on a shallow fly ball in the fifth. After scuffling through his first two big-league starts, Flexen's now won three of his last four, but he also has an ugly 15:15 K:BB in that span. He may be of some use in deep leagues if you can pick your spots carefully, but the upside isn't very high.

Flexen (2-2) took the loss against the Marlins on Friday, giving up three runs on five hits and four walks over 5.1 innings while striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

While he was able to limit the damage, a lack of control or run support spelled doom for Flexen in this one. He has yet to complete six innings in any of his five big-league starts and has walked at least three batters in four of them, making him an extremely risky fantasy play heading into his next outing Wednesday at home against the Diamondbacks.

Flexen (2-1) allowed two runs on six hits and four walks while striking out five over five innings to earn the win over Philadelphia on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Flexen turned in his best outing of the season en route to his second straight win, though he hasn't necessarily dazzled anyone in the process; the 23-year-old has a 4.22 ERA and 9:7 K:BB over 10.2 innings over that span. Despite his 7.02 ERA and 2.10 WHIP through four starts this season, it appears he'll stick in the rotation for another turn Friday against the Marlins.

Flexen (1-1) gave up three runs on four hits and three walks over 5.2 innings while striking out four in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Staked to a 4-0 lead by the second inning, Flexen held Texas at bay until the fifth before Joey Gallo and Adrian Beltre homered and chased the young right-hander from the game. While he did record his first big-league win, Flexen's 8.49 ERA and 8:8 K:BB in 11.2 innings since his recall indicate he's not yet ready for prime time. He'll remain in the rotation for the moment, however, with his next start coming Sunday in Philadelphia.

Flexen (finger) will start Tuesday's game against the Rangers, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flexen lasted just three innings in his previous outing Aug. 2 against the Rockies while dealing with a blister, but even if he hadn't experienced the issue, his night likely wouldn't have lasted much longer after he had already served up five runs on eight hits and a walk. It seems Flexen's blister won't leave him with any restrictions as he enters what will likely be a two-start week, barring one of the Mets' injured pitchers returning from the disabled list in time to replace the rookie in the rotation for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Flexen was lifted from Wednesday's game after three innings due to a blister on his finger, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flexen had allowed five runs -- all in the third inning -- on eight hits before being replaced by Chasen Bradford, and this blister issue could help explain his early struggles. It's unclear how long this ailment will keep him sidelined, but this could likely be his last turn in the rotation before he is sent back to the minors.