Vargas (hamstring) was activated ahead of Saturday's start against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

He had been out since May 5 with a hamstring strain. Prior to that injury, Vargas logged a 3.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 17 strikeouts over 18 innings in four starts. His performance has improved, but he is also averaging fewer than five innings per start over that stretch, so he may not go deep enough to qualify for the win Saturday.

Vargas (hamstring) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the Tigers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Vargas experiencing no complications with his strained left hamstring coming out of his May 19 rehab start with Double-A Binghamton, he'll be ready to go when the Mets require a fifth starter again this weekend. Vargas' impending return from a three-week absence will result in Wilmer Font moving back to a bullpen role.

Vargas (hamstring) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran lefty is closing in on his return from a hamstring strain. The Mets are likely to decide on his return date following Friday's bullpen session.

Vargas (hamstring) could return to the rotation later in the week, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas made a rehab start Sunday at Double-A Binghamton, and it appears he may be on track to return from the injured list without another minor-league appearance. He figures to take the spot of Wilmer Font upon his return, per Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports.

Vargas (hamstring) is slated to make a rehab start Sunday at Double-A Binghamton, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

After Vargas completed an extended bullpen session Tuesday, there had been some optimism that he would be ready to return from the 10-day injured list to make a start this weekend in Miami. The Mets have instead decided to have Vargas test out his left hamstring in the minors before bringing him back from the IL, which means the team will require a replacement starter again Monday in Washington. Wilmer Font has been unimpressive in his first two turns as the fifth starter, so it's possible the Mets call upon long reliever Drew Gagnon to make a spot start in Vargas' stead.

Vargas (hamstring) said he threw the equivalent of multiple innings during a bullpen session Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas experienced no unexpected discomfort with his left hamstring during the session and will throw on the side later this week while also testing out his mobility through fielding drills. Fellow rotation mate Steven Matz (forearm) also completed a bullpen session Tuesday and looks poised to beat Vargas back from the IL to start a game this weekend in Miami. Vargas should be ready to return soon after Matz, but it's uncertain if he'll recapture his rotation spot or if the Mets will elect to stick with the newly acquired Wilmer Font as their fifth starter.

Manager Mickey Callaway said Sunday that Vargas (hamstring) would begin a throwing program this week, Gerard Gilberto of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas is expected to initiate his program by playing catch Monday before gradually advancing to throwing bullpen sessions and live batting-practice sessions. The southpaw is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list Thursday, but it doesn't appear likely that he'll be reinstated until next week at the soonest.

Vargas (hamstring) jogged Friday but remains without a timeline to return from the injured list, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas left his previous start Sunday against the Brewers, and the injury was deemed serious enough to send him to the injured list. Wilmer Font made a spot start in his absence and could remain in the rotation if Vargas needs to miss more than the minimum 10 days.

Vargas (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas exited Sunday's start against the Brewers after tweaking his hamstring, though the issue appears more serious than initially thought. The Mets have recalled Corey Oswalt from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. It's unclear at this point whether Vargas will be ready to return following the 10-day minimum.

Vargas left his start Sunday against the Brewers with mild hamstring tightness, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vargas had thrown four innings and allowed three runs on three hits while striking out five before leaving the game. The fact that the issue is being described as mild suggests he won't require a long absence, but the Mets have off days on both Thursday and Monday, so it's possible he gets some time off with a fifth starter not needed.