Laggers (thumb) is expected to be activated before Saturday's game against the Cubs, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Initially reported to be returning before Sunday's game, Lagares is now expected to be activated before Saturday's tilt, the Mets announced. The 27-year-old has been out since June 14 with a thumb ligament injury but recently played in three rehab games, going 4-for-14 with a triple and two RBI.

Lagares (thumb) will be activated from the disabled list prior to Sunday's game against the Cubs and will start in the series finale, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lagares has been out since mid-June with a thumb injury after trying to play through it earlier in the month. Instead of electing to undergo surgery, Lagares opted to rest and rehab his thumb and played in three rehab contests with Double-A Binghamton, going 4-for-14 with one triple and two RBI. Prior to going on the disabled list, the 27-year-old had been batting .289/.326/.433 with two home runs and six RBI during 90 at-bats with the Mets this season.

Lagares (thumb) could be ready to return Friday, James Wagner of the New York Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friday would be the first day he'd be eligible to be activated off the DL, but the Mets may elect to accelerate Lagares' rehab timetable in light of Curtis Granderson needing a few days off with his own injury issues. Even if he's unable to go Friday, it still sounds as though the 27-year-old will be able to suit up some time over the weekend.

Lagares (thumb) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lagares ability to rejoin the Mets in the near future will likely depend on how his thumb responds to his upcoming rehab assignment. An evaluation and more information will likely be released following Tuesday's game.

Lagares (thumb) is participating in baseball activities, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lagares still doesn't have a timetable for a rehab assignment, but it looks as if he's headed in the right direction. The hope remains that Lagares will be able to avoid surgery, but he'll have to be careful not to overexert himself in the meantime.

Lagares (thumb) will try baseball activities Wednesday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lagares had been resting his thumb to try and avoid surgery, and has stated that he "feels good" and that he "won't do much, but can do some." It appears Lagares will try to slowly work his way back in order to avoid further injury, and more updates on his rehab plan should be available in the coming days.

Lagares (thumb) will try to rest his injury in order to avoid undergoing surgery, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Gold Glove outfielder landed on the disabled list Thursday after trying to play through a torn ligament in his thumb. Lagares will go the rest-and-rehab route in hopes of avoiding surgery to repair the ligament during the season. Still, it may take some time for the Mets to determine whether the current rehab plan is working to the point where Lagares would be able to avoid surgery.

Lagares (thumb) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lagares has been trying to play through a painful thumb injury for the last two weeks, but the ailment had limited him to a bench role in that span. His thumb injury flared up again Wednesday, leading him to be scratched from the lineup and ultimately the Mets decided Thursday that a DL stint would be the course of action. The Mets recalled Ty Kelly in a corresponding move Thursday.

Lagares was scratched from Wednesday's lineup after his hand became stiff following a batting session and surgery appears to be an option, ESPN New York reports. "I don't know for sure (if surgery will be required). I want to talk to the doctors tomorrow and let's see what's going to happen."

EDGE Analysis

The decision on whether or not surgery will be required could come down following Thursday's doctor visit, but the initial prognosis was surgery could be an option if he can't play through the injury. More information should become available over the next couple days.

Lagares (thumb) has been scratched from the lineup Wednesday, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lagares has been battling a left thumb injury for quite some time now, and it appears that he is back to being day-to-day. There's a chance this injury could linger throughout the season, so his condition should be monitored as more information is released.