Duda (back) hopes to go out on a rehab assignment in a few weeks, The Record's Matt Ehal reports.

EDGE Analysis

He is still only tracking pitches and taking dry swings, so there are several hurdles he'll have to clear before going out on what could be a somewhat lengthy rehab assignment, given how long he has been out (since mid-May). Considering he won't be able to go out on a rehab assignment until at least mid-August, a return at the start of September is looking like the best-case scenario right now. James Loney and Wilmer Flores will handle the first base duties for the Mets in the meantime.