Lugo (elbow) is expected to make at least one more start in the minors before being activated from the 10-day disabled list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets had been hopeful that one of Lugo or Steven Matz (elbow) would be able to return from the disabled list over the weekend to assume the rotation spot previously occupied by Tommy Milone (knee), but it appears that's no longer a consideration for the organization after both pitchers labored through rehab outings Tuesday. Making his second start with High-A St. Lucie, Lugo surrendered seven runs (six earned) over just three innings to put a damper on the Mets' enthusiasm about bringing him up to the big club. Matz seems more likely of the two pitchers to be activated from the DL first, but there could be room for both hurlers in the rotation. In addition to the unsettled fifth starter spot created by Milone's move to the DL, Robert Gsellman, who has turned in a 6.45 ERA and 1.66 WHIP over 44.2 innings this season, seems to be hanging on to a rotation spot by a thread.