Mets recalled OF Lucas Duda from Triple-A Las Vegas. Duda hasn't appeared with the Mets since June 21, but is finally healthy after missing six weeks with an intercostal strain and batting .306/.423/.355 over 18 games in the minors. He should return to a platoon role and see semi-regular starts at left field and first base.

Mets activated OF Lucas Duda from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Duda is recovered from the strained intercostal muscle that he suffered back in June but the Mets apparently aren't ready to welcome him back. The 27-year-old outfielder will continue to work on his timing in Vegas. He had a decent .791 OPS and 11 home runs in 68 games this season for New York before hitting the disabled list.

Lucas Duda homered and drove home three runs during his most recent rehab game with Class-A St. Lucie on Friday. By all accounts Duda is getting close to a return to the Mets, and should return to the Mets' lineup within the next week. He'll return to a .235/.353/.438 line with 11 homers and 23 RBI in his first 68 games.

Lucas Duda (intercostal) went 0-for-2 with a walk Wednesday in his first rehab game with the GCL Mets. Duda also played five innings in left field. He figures to play a few more games in the minors, but should be back with the Mets by the end of the month.

Lucas Duda (intercostal) began a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday with the GCL Mets. Duda has been sidelined since June 22 with a intercostal strain on his left side. He's starting in left field Wednesday, which is where he figures to play when he's activated.

Lucas Duda (intercostal) is expected to begin a rehab assignment later this week. Duda has been out since June 22 with an intercostal muscle strain on his left side, but he's apparently made strides recently. It's possible he could return before the end of the month if he can avoid setbacks.

Lucas Duda (intercostal) hasn't resumed swinging a bat. Duda has been sidelined since June 21 with a left intercostal strain. While he has begun some limited activities, he's not ready to swing a bat, let alone return to game action. The best guess at this point is a return in late July.

Lucas Duda (intercostal) has yet to resume baseball activities. Duda has been sidelined since June 21 with a left intercostal strain. It sounds like his absence will stretch into the second half.

Mets placed OF Lucas Duda on the 15-day disabled list with a left intercostal strain. An MRI Saturday revealed the strain. Despite the thought that a hot Ike Davis would be recalled in his place, the Mets decided to let the first baseman see some more time at Triple-A. The team recalled third baseman Zach Lutz from Triple-A Las Vegas to take Duda's place.

Lucas Duda will undergo an MRI on his left side Saturday. The MRI will determine the extent of the damage, but it's very possible that Duda is dealing with an oblique injury. If he needs to be placed on the disabled list, Ike Davis will likely be recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas.