Duda went 1-for-3 with a three-run double and a walk in Monday's season opener against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

With the Mets already having rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh thanks to an unraveling of the Atlanta bullpen, Duda came up with the bases juiced and hit a fly ball to deep left-center off lefty Eric O'Flaherty to bring everyone home. It might have been caught under normal circumstances, but center fielder Ender Inciarte was playing shallow, so it went over his head. Nonetheless, it's great to see Duda not only in the lineup after he experienced some hamstring tightness last week, but also building his confidence with a huge Opening Day hit against a lefty; he batted only .133/.188/.267 off southpaws last season.

Duda (hamstring) will bat seventh in the order and man first base in Monday's game against the Braves, David Lennon of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda missed some time late in the spring with the sore hamstring, but it won't prevent him from taking the field for Opening Day. A back injury torpedoed Duda's 2016 campaign, but with his health seemingly on sturdy ground entering the upcoming season, he could be an intriguing bounce-back candidate, albeit one that comes with substantial risk in the batting average department. A healthy Duda should at least be a reliable power bat for the Mets after he smacked a combined 57 homers in 2014 and 2015.

Duda is out of the Mets' lineup Thursday due to a tight hamstring, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Puma also noted that manager Terry Collins fully expects Duda to play the season-opener, so it doesn't appear to be anything to worry about.

Duda went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, his second blast of the spring, in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets continue to launch homers like they're playing in the thin desert air of the Cactus League, and three-quarters of their starting infield went yard in this one. Duda got a late start to his spring due to a sore back, but since getting onto the field he's hitting a fearsome .375/.412/1.000 in 16 at-bats.

Duda went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run, his first long ball of the spring, in Friday's split-squad game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

The back issues that slowed the beginning of his spring campaign are firmly in his rear view mirror, and Duda's now hitting .500/.545/1.200 through his first 10 at-bats in Grapefruit League action. The Mets currently lead the majors in spring training homers, and while that's completely meaningless in the second week of March, a resurgent Duda could help them capture that crown during the regular season.

Duda went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

The back issue that slowed him at the beginning of camp appears to be in the rear view mirror for Duda. If he can stay healthy through the rest of spring training and keep raking, his ADP could rise significantly before Opening Day given his power potential and solid RBI opportunities from the heart of the Mets' offense.

Duda (back) is in the Mets' Grapefruit League lineup at first base Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The masher has been working his way into the fray after dealing with some back woes. After missing a large chunk of 2016 due to problems with the same part of his body, many fantasy drafters might've forgotten that he launched 30 home runs in 2014 and 27 in 2015. If a mixed draft room forgets him and his price tanks, fantasy owners should abide by taking Duda for late-round power potential -- of course, it'd be nice for him to show ample spring evidence that his thump still exists.

Duda (back) resumed swinging Wednesday and his first session went without a hitch, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

The slugger received cortisone shots in his hip Friday, but it seems like his return to his normal routine was good enough to quell any doubts that he'll be fine moving forward. Look for Duda to make his spring debut in the coming days unless another setback in his recovery process comes forth.

Duda (back) was cleared Wednesday to resume swinging a bat, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda has been sidelined for nearly a week while dealing with a back issue that was indirectly addressed with a pair of cortisone shots in his hips a few days ago, and with the shots apparently having taken effect, he'll now be able to resume activity. The first baseman is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut in the upcoming days, which should assuage some of the concerns about Duda's health that those drafting fantasy teams may have had about the first baseman this spring.

Duda downplayed the severity of the back issue that caused him to receive cortisone shots in his hips Friday and has kept him off the field since Wednesday, The New York Daily News reports. "I feel great. Just a spasm in my back, I guess," Duda said Sunday morning. "We'll take a few days now, instead of taking two weeks down the road. Just being cautious. In a couple days, I should be ready to go."

EDGE Analysis

The slugger's optimism is nice to hear, but until Duda's swinging a bat again, fantasy players in early drafts will need to be cautious in adding him to their rosters after back trouble limited him to just seven home runs in 47 games in 2016. There's certainly upside here, given the 57 total homers he blasted the two seasons prior -- just make sure the risk is properly priced in before you take the plunge.