Duda is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda is just 1-for-12 against left-handed pitching this year, so it's not too surprising to see him rested against tough southpaw Madison Bumgarner. In Duda's stead, manager Terry Collins will turn towards Eric Campbell to cover first base.

Duda is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

With the Mets facing a lefty Tuesday in Brandon Finnegan, Wilmer Flores will take Duda's usual spot at first base. Duda belted his fourth home run of the season in Monday's tilt, but his .100 average against southpaws land him on the bench for Tuesday's matchup. Look for Duda to get back into the order Wednesday against 24-year-old right-hander Jon Moscot.

Duda went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's win against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Duda has heated up in a big way. In the last week the streaky first baseman is hitting .345 with four home runs and nine RBI. Duda has 57 home runs over the past two years and is on his way to threatening 30 home runs again this season.

Duda went 3-for-5 with a double, home run and two runs in Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Over the past four games, Duda has raised his average from .243 to .291 while accumulating seven of his 14 total hits. After not hitting a long ball through the first 11 games, he's now hit a home run in three consecutive, and notched seven RBI over that span. The 30-year-old has been heating up, but at any time the first baseman could cool down as he is known to be a streaky hitter.

Duda went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's win against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Monday marked not just Duda's first home run of the season, but also his first multi-hit game of the year. The notoriously streaky first baseman is off to a slow start this year, hitting .233 with seven RBI. Duda is bound to heat up soon, as he has averaged 28.5 home runs and 82.5 RBI over the past two seasons.

Duda is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets are facing a left-hander Wednesday for the first time this season and are going with a righty-heavy lineup, so Duda will get his first day off of the year. Duda posted an .878 OPS against lefties last season and played frequently against southpaws, so don't expect him to sit out every time a left-hander gets the start for the opponent.

Duda went 1-for-4 with a pair of RBI in Sunday's loss to the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

The slugger failed to reach base in his first three at-bats, but he came through with a two-run single in the eighth as New York mounted a comeback attempt. Duda has developed into a productive middle-of-the-order hitter over the last couple of seasons, and he should see plenty of chances to drive in runs while operating out of the cleanup spot this season.

Duda (neck) will play in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda missed the Mets' last two games with a stiff neck, but he was kept out mainly for precautionary purposes. He'll bat in the cleanup spot and man first base Sunday.

Duda, scratched with a stiff neck Friday and Saturday, is expected to play Sunday against the Nationals, SNY.TV reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury was not believed to be serious and the Mets were likely just being cautious with Duda.

Duda (neck) will not play in Saturday's spring game, Newsday's Marc Carig reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was thought that Duda would return to action Saturday after sitting out the previous day, but he will get one more day off to rest his neck. Duda will return to action Sunday, and the sore neck should not be an issue when the regular season rolls around.