Cuddyer (sore left knee) went 0-for-5 in his return to the starting lineup Sunday and is 8-for-56 over his past 18 games. Cuddyer missed two games with the injury before returning to action as a pinch-hitter Friday and then seeing two at-bats Saturday. He looks lost at the plate, allowing good pitches to sail past him while swinging at pitches out of the zone. With few available options, the Mets likely will run Cuddyer out there nearly every day, despite his struggles.