Duda Is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda did not start Saturday but made a pinch-hitting appearance in the game. He should be in the lineup nearly daily the last three weeks of the season.

Duda is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Duda reached base eight times over his previous four games, but manager Terry Collins decided to give him a day off Saturday. Daniel Murphy will move over and cover first base in Duda's place.

Duda is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Duda was activated from the disabled list Monday, but he will see action Tuesday for the first time since Aug. 21. Duda will man first base and hit fifth in the Mets' batting order Tuesday night.

Duda (back) will be activated and available off the bench Monday against the Nationals, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda won't make it to Washington soon enough to join the lineup, but he will be there in time to offer another bat off the bench if needed later in Monday's game. Given the Mets' current depth, it's a bit unclear how the playing time will work out at first base when Duda rejoins the lineup. However, it seems possible that the club will platoon him with Michael Cuddyer, with Duda garnering most of the starts against righties.

Duda (back) played the second game of his rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton on Sunday and will join the Mets in Washington on Monday, Lynn Worthy of the Press & Sun-Bulletin reports.

EDGE Analysis

Worthy received this information from Pedro Lopez, the B-Mets' manager. Duda played all nine innings Sunday after playing seven Saturday, proving he is ready to return. Look for Duda to start at first base Monday for the Mets.

Duda (back) went 2-for-3 and played seven innings at first base in his first rehab game Saturday with Double-A Binghamton.

EDGE Analysis

Duda is scheduled to play again for Double-A Binghamton on Sunday, after which a decision on his return date to the Mets will come. It's possible that Duda rejoins the team and is in the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.

Duda (back) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamston Saturday, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda's timetable has been a bit of a mystery since his back injury. Diamond's report indicates he'll play Saturday and Sunday, so the Mets might be waiting to make a choice on his potential return date after the weekend.

Duda (back) began swinging Wednesday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda continues to work his way back from a back injury that forced him to the disabled list Aug. 22. While he won't make it back when first eligible, he took a positive step forward in the rehab process Wednesday. It's still a little difficult to place an exact timetable on him, but it should clear up a bit as the rehab progresses further.

Duda (back) is not expected to rejoin the Mets when first eligible, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda was initially expected to rejoin the team when first eligible, but the most recent report now contradicts that. There's no official timetable on him at this point, but he's first eligible to return from the disabled list Sep. 6, so it will likely come later than that.

New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda was placed on the disabled list Saturday because of a back injury, according to ESPN New York. Daniel Murphy and Michael Cuddyer likely will share time at first base while Duda is out.