Lucas Duda hit his fifth home run of the season in Friday's 6-1 win over the Padres. It was his first home run since April 28. While Duda's power numbers aren't what we thought they'd be, he's still batting .267/.351/.400 with a .751 OPS in 44 games.

Lucas Duda (flu) was a last-minute scratch from Wednesday's lineup against the Astros. Duda was on the original lineup card, but he's apparently not over his recent flu bug. Scott Hairston will slide over to right field while Kirk Nieuwenhuis is now in the lineup in left. The Mets got the new lineup in before the game started, so Duda is eligible to pinch-hit.

Lucas Duda (flu) is back in the Mets' starting lineup Wednesday against the Astros. Duda didn't start the previous two games due to a flu bug. He'll bat fifth against the left-hander Wandy Rodriguez.

Lucas Duda returned to action on Tuesday May 1.

Updating a previous item, Lucas Duda is not in Monday's lineup due to illness. He'll likely be back to normal in the next day or two. Mike Baxter will start in his place against the 'Stros.

Lucas Duda is not in Monday's lineup against the Astros. No word on whether Duda is injured, but it's a little odd he isn't in the lineup against a right-hander. Mike Baxter will start in his place in right field.

Lucas Duda finished 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in the Mets' 7-5 win over the Rockies on Saturday. Duda launched a two-run shot in the top of the second inning and a two-run single in the fifth. He's now batting .260/.337/.452 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 21 games this season for the surprising 12-9 Metropolitans.

Lucas Duda provided the game winner for the Mets Tuesday, picking up a bases-loaded infield single in a victory over the Marlins. It was his lone hit on the night, but he also walked and scored earlier in the game. Duda is off to a slow start this season, as he's batting just .228 now, but he's reached base 10 times in the last four games and also has three longballs on the year.

Lucas Duda is not in the Mets' lineup Friday. Just a routine day off for Duda, who is hitting .196 (9-for-46) with three homers and 15 strikeouts so far this season. Scott Hairston will start in right field Friday and bat sixth against Giants' left-hander Barry Zito.

Updating a previous item, Lucas Duda is in the Mets' lineup Sunday. Duda was scheduled for an off day, but will be reinserted due to an injury to Jason Bay. The Mets are counting on him to be their primary right fielder this year.