Duda (illness) is starting at first base and batting fifth Friday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Duda didn't start in Thursday's series finale against the Marlins due to flu-like symptoms, but did make an appearance as a pinch hitter. The 31-year-old returns to his regular post at first base, where he's hitting .251 with 13 home runs this season, in addition to a .915 OPS.

Duda is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins due to an illness, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A stomach bug will force Duda to the bench for a second straight contest. He'll be considered day-to-day for now; T.J. Rivera will start in his place at first base.

Duda is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

After starting the past five games, the first baseman will get a day off with left-hander Jeff Locke on the mound for Miami. In his place, Wilmer Flores is manning first while batting fifth in the order.

Duda went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

It's his first homer in eight games and 13th of the year. Duda had been mired in a slump, hitting .135 (5-for-37) over his prior 13 games, but the explosion of extra-base hits seems like a strong sign he's about to heat up again.

Duda is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Duda will get the day off as Wilmer Flores takes over at first base for Wednesday's game. With left-hander Rich Hill on the mound, this is a good opportunity for manager Terry Collins to give Duda a night of rest.

Duda is not in the lineup Monday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Despite reaching base three times in Sunday's win over the Nationals, Duda will head to the bench with southpaw Clayton Kershaw heading to the mound for the Dodgers. Wilmer Flores will take over at first for Duda, with T.J. Rivera sliding over to third base and Gavin Cecchini getting the start at the keystone.

Duda went 2-for-3 with a double, walk and a run in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Duda had gone 0-for-9 over the first three games of the series and had recorded only three hits in 32 at-bats over his past 10 games entering play Sunday, so his performance may have restored some optimism in fantasy owners who had been losing faith in the first baseman. Duda's high-strikeout tendencies will often result in extreme volatility in his production from week to week, but when he gets dialed in at the plate for a few games in a row, he's capable of making a major impact in the home-run and RBI categories.

Duda came off the bench and went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Out of the lineup against lefty starter Mike Montgomery, Duda only came into the game because Neil Walker suffered a leg injury. The stars aligned for the Mets in one small way at least, as that put Duda in position to hit his eighth-inning bomb, which put the game out of reach. While maintaining a high batting average certainly isn't Duda's calling card, he draws walks and hits for power, which has resulted in him holding solid fantasy value when healthy. The fact that he doesn't start often against lefties hurts him, though.

Duda is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Per the usual trend for the Mets, Duda will head to the bench with left-hander Mike Montgomery starting for Chicago. T.J. Rivera will take a turn at first base in his stead.

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

EDGE Analysis

Despite the fact that he sat out the first leg of Saturday's doubleheader, Duda receive a day of rest during Sunday's series finale against the Braves. Wilmer Flores will take over at first base with Jose Reyes manning the hot-corner.