Lugo is scheduled to start Friday for Team Puerto Rico against Team USA in the WBC, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Marcus Stroman will toe the rubber for Team USA. Both Stroman and Lugo turned in strong performances in the first round, with the latter holding Venezuela to just one hit over 5.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts. The New York Post reported last week that the Mets are strongly considering putting Lugo in the bullpen to start the year rather than keeping him stretched out as a starter at Triple-A.