Lugo will get the nod for Thursday's tilt against the Cubs, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Noah Syndergaard (finger) being placed on the 10-day disabled list, Lugo will get a chance to make his first start of the 2018 season Thursday. He's been a reliable arm out of the Mets' bullpen thus far, posting a 2.48 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with 34 strikeouts across 32.2 innings, although he figures to be up against a tough challenge, as he'll face Chicago.

Lugo is an option to start the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Braves, but he won't be stretched out if he does get the assignment, Kristie Ackert of The New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mets manager Mickey Callaway has apparently been paying attention to what the Rays have been up to, and he's considering deploying Lugo or Robert Gsellman for an abbreviated "start" much like the ones Sergei Romo has been making. Lugo seems the more likely candidate of the two, however, as Gsellman has become a key part of the late-inning mix in front of closer Jeurys Familia, while Lugo has worked multiple innings in three of his last five appearances. If either of them do get the nod, don't expect them to pitch more than 2-3 innings, making it impossible for them to pick up a win and limiting their fantasy appeal for the day.

Lugo fired three scoreless innings of relief in Friday's 8-7 loss to the Rockies, giving up one hit and one walk while striking out three.

EDGE Analysis

He very nearly got rewarded for his efforts with a win, as the Mets scored five times in the final two innings to turn what looked like a rout into a nailbiter for Colorado. The right-hander continues to provide quality length out of the bullpen, posting a 2.79 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 18:8 K:BB through 19.1 innings, but given the current struggles of Zack Wheeler and Jason Vargas, Lugo could get another look in the rotation fairly soon.

Lugo is throwing his curveball more than ever, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo's curve boasts the third-highest spin rate in the league. Its usage has spiked from 17.4 percent last year to 27.8 percent this season. On the surface, it appears to be driving the best performance of his career, as he has a 2.45 ERA in 11 innings out of the bullpen this season. The underlying numbers suggest that Lugo isn't really doing all that well, though. His FIP stands at 5.70, with an 18.2 percent strikeout rate and a far too high 13.6 percent walk rate. Based on those numbers, it seems unlikely that Lugo will push for either a higher-leverage bullpen role or a starting spot at any point this season.

Lugo tossed two scoreless innings in Friday's extra-inning win over the Braves, walking two batters and striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander had been struggling recently, giving up runs in three straight appearances, but Lugo righted the ship Friday. He's settling in as a long man in the Mets' bullpen, posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 8:6 K:BB through 11 innings over seven appearances, and with Jason Vargas (hand) on track to join the staff next weekend, Lugo's chances of working his way into the rotation at some point this season will get a little fainter.

Lugo (1-0) tossed three scoreless innings of relief Sunday to collect the win in an extra-inning victory over the Nationals, allowing one hit and three walks while striking out three.

EDGE Analysis

The extended relief outing cost him a chance a start Wednesday's game -- Zack Wheeler will be called up to join the rotation instead -- but fantasy GMs who has Lugo active won't be complaining given Sunday's result. The 28-year-old was headed for a long relief role anyway once Jason Vargas (hand) is healthy, but with the Mets offense looking good in the early going, Lugo could find himself vulturing more wins as the season progresses -- especially if he maintains the 7:3 K:BB he's posted through his first six innings.

Lugo is expected to be involved in what will likely amount to a bullpen game April 11 in Miami, Tim Britton of The Athletic New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was absolutely filthy out of the bullpen Tuesday, pitching two perfect innings while striking out four on 22 total pitches (19 strikes). Lugo possesses a true 80-grade curveball, which can allow him to look dominant at times. His fastball, which had an average velocity of 91.2 mph last season, averaged 95.1 mph in his lone outing of 2018, but that may have just been a byproduct of it being a short stint where he could let it rip. Nonetheless, his dominant multi-inning outing out of the bullpen and potential start next week (with Robert Gsellman likely piggybacking) makes him an intriguing option in deeper formats. Jason Vargas (hand) could join the rotation April 13 if his simulated game goes well this weekend. If that happens, Lugo is expected to move to a full-time long relief role, where he could continue to provide deep-league value.

Lugo will have his turn in the rotation skipped, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Following Monday's postponement, the Mets opted to push Matt Harvey's start back to Tuesday and skip Lugo in the rotation, keeping Noah Syndergaard and Jacob DeGrom in line to make their regular starts Wednesday and Thursday instead. Lugo will likely be available in the bullpen over the next week, and he'll remain a candidate to start until Jason Vargas (hand) is needed. However, with off days in each of the next two weeks, Vargas may be back in the fold before Lugo is needed in the Mets' rotation. Once Vargas returns, the 28-year-old righty could stick in a relief role with the Mets or head back to Triple-A Las Vegas to work as a starter.

Lugo could have his turn in the rotation skipped, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Monday's game being postponed and rescheduled for July 9, the Mets have a few decisions to make regarding their rotation for the remainder of the week. With Matt Harvey, who was scheduled to start Monday, expected to take the ball Tuesday, New York could opt to push everyone in their rotation back by a day or skip Lugo altogether. If Lugo is skipped, he may not receive a turn in the rotation before Jason Vargas (hand) is ready to return.

Lugo is scheduled to start the Mets' fifth game of the season April 3 against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets named Lugo their fifth starter a day earlier after optioning Zack Wheeler to Triple-A Las Vegas and announcing that Jason Vargas (hand) would open the season on the disabled list. Though Vargas doesn't have a set timetable for a return, there's a chance he'll only miss one or two turns through the rotation, so Lugo isn't expected to stick in a starting role for long before transitioning to a long-relief role.