New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo picked up his first hold of the season on Saturday in the Mets 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres. Lugo pitched a scoreless eighth inning allowing one hit while striking out two batters. It was just the second appearance of the season for Lugo, following his return from the 60-day injured list on June 2. With Trevor May struggling, Lugo immediately slots back into the eighth inning role setting up closer Edwin Diaz. Lugo will be in line to put up ...

The New York Mets made several roster moves on Monday prior to their night game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pete Alonso (wrist), Seth Lugo (elbow) and Kevin Pillar (nose) were all activated from the injured list. Outfielder Mason Williams was also added to the active roster. To clear space, the Mets DFA'd Cameron Maybin and Sam McWilliams and they optioned Khalil Lee, Patrick Mazeika and Sean Reid-Foley to Triple-A. While the Mets still have multiple players out of commission, the...

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) is expected to come off the 60-day injured list as soon as he is eligible Monday, when the Mets are scheduled to face the Diamondbacks in Arizona. Lugo would immediately become one of the best relievers in the Mets pen and a valuable commodity in fantasy leagues that value holds. Lugo had a down 2020 but was excellent in both 2018 and 2019, with a 70 and 65 ERA- in those years, respectively. He totaled nine saves and 32 holds in those seasons.

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) is expected to return from the injured list when first eligible next Monday, May 31. Lugo had surgery on his right elbow this offseason and has been working his way back. He made his first rehab appearance last week at Single-A. Lugo struggled last year (5.15 ERA, 1.36 WHIP), but was dominant the year before (2.70 ERA, 0.90 WHIP). He should be one of the team's primary setup men in front of closer Edwin Diaz upon his return.

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) worked a perfect inning in his first rehab appearance for Single-A St. Lucie on Tuesday. Lugo, currently on the 60-day injured list, is eligible to return to the Mets on May 31. His first rehab appearance is certainly an encouraging sign that he remains on track to return to the Mets on May 31. Once he returns, Lugo will be in line to put up elite ratios and strikeouts to go with a large number of holds, and perhaps some saves if closer Edwin Diaz ...

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Monday. The move was made to simply create space on the 40-man roster for outfielder Johneshwy Fargas who was called up by the Mets, given the injuries to Michael Conforto and Jeff McNeil. It should be stressed that Lugo did not have a setback in his rehab from his elbow injury. Lugo will now not be eligible to return to the Mets until May 31. That said, he was not scheduled to return until the last ...

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) remains on track to begin a minor league rehab assignment in about a week or so. Assuming all goes well with his rehab, Lugo should return to the team in late May. Once he returns from the injured list, Lugo should work with Trevor May and Miguel Castro to handle late-inning work as a bridge to get to closer Edwin Diaz. Lugo will be in line to put up elite ratios and strikeouts, to go with a large number of holds, and perhaps some saves if Diaz ...

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) remains on track for a return to the team in mid-to-late May according to Mets manager Luis Rojas. Once he returns from the injured list, Lugo should work with Trevor May and Miguel Castro to handle late-inning work as a bridge to get to closer Edwin Diaz. Lugo will be in line to put up elite ratios and strikeouts, to go with a large number of holds, and perhaps some saves if Diaz struggles. Managers in leagues that reward holds should have Lugo...

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) has begun throwing bullpen sessions and remains on track for a return sometime in May, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. DiComo adds that Lugo has not yet progressed to throwing live batting practice though, as he continues to rehab from offseason surgery to remove a bone spur in his elbow. Lugo struggled in 2020 with a 5.15 ERA in 36 2/3 innings of work, but he posted his second straight season with a strikeout rate over 29 percent. When he ...

New York Mets reliever Seth Lugo (elbow) reportedly remains on track for a return from the injured list sometime in mid-May. Heading into 2021, Lugo was projected to primarily work out of the bullpen where he has become one of the elite set-up men in baseball. Once he returns from the injured list, Lugo should work with Trevor May, who has struggled to begin the season, to handle late-inning work as a bridge to get to closer Edwin Diaz. Lugo will be a huge boost to the Mets' beleaguered ...