Lugo (elbow) will throw in extended spring training Saturday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets are looking at early June as a best-case scenario for Lugo's return -- same with Steven Matz (elbow). Lugo was diagnosed with a slight UCL tear in early March but opted against surgery. It's uncertain what his role will be upon activation.

Lugo (elbow) was able to throw a 20-pitch side session off the rubber Tuesday, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

In his most recent throwing session Sunday, Lugo was restricted to tossing off the slope of the mound, so the fact that he was on top of the mound two days later marks a small step forward. The right-hander opened the season as the Mets' long man out of the bullpen, but if he meets his goal of returning from the disabled list by late May, Lugo could assume a rotation spot with Noah Syndergaard (back) at risk of missing the next several months.

Lugo (elbow) is slated to throw off the slope of a mound Sunday and is targetting a late May return, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the first time he throws off an elevated surface since getting shut down with a slight UCL tear. Robert Gsellman, Zack Wheeler and Matt Harvey have all had their struggles, and Noah Syndergaard is day-to-day with biceps tendinitis, so it's possible Lugo could find his way into the rotation once healthy. However, Steven Matz (elbow) is at the same stage in his recovery, and he figures to get the first look if the Mets need to add a starter.

Lugo (elbow) is ready to resume throwing off a mound, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo has been limited to long toss on flat ground lately, and after increasing his distance to 120 feet, the Mets will likely clear him to advance to the next phase of the recovery process. The Mets are still inclined to tread cautiously with the right-hander, who has been sidelined with a partial UCL tear, so he'll likely gradually increase his pitch counts in bullpen sessions before he's cleared to face hitters. The team doesn't have an official timetable for Lugo's return, but given the nature of his injury and where he's at in his recovery, he'll likely remain out for another couple of weeks or longer.

Lugo (elbow) threw Thursday and "everything was good," Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite being diagnosed with a partial tear of his UCL, Lugo seems to be doing fine without going under the knife. It's unclear how quickly the Mets plan to move him through his throwing program, but it's safe to assume he'll continue to build up arm strength for the next week or so before resuming mound work afterward.

Lugo (elbow) won't start his throwing program until Wednesday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was initially tabbed to begin the program Tuesday, but the Mets opted to give him one more day to rest prior to embarking on this leg of his rehab process. This likely won't have much of an impact on his return date, although an exact timetable for Lugo's return is still murky.

Lugo (elbow) will begin a throwing program Tuesday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

After taking two weeks off to recover from the slight UCL tear in his throwing elbow, Lugo will take the first step in getting back on the mound. He's set to throw from approximately 60 feet Tuesday, and will likely increase his distance gradually in the days to follow. Lugo still appears to be quite a ways off facing hitters, so it seems unlikely that he'll come off the disabled list until at least May.

Lugo has a slight UCL tear in his elbow and has received a PRP injection in an effort to avoid surgery, Newsday's Marc Carig reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was prescribed rest, and the team is hopeful that surgery won't be needed. Lugo, who has one of the best curveballs in the game, was battling for a rotation spot in camp, but would have likely opened the year in the big-league bullpen or the Triple-A rotation, even if he remained healthy. Once he returns, he is worth a flyer in deeper formats in case he works his way into the rotation, but he can be cut loose for now in the majority of single-season formats.

Lugo will receive a second opinion on his elbow Tuesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo was expected to begin throwing Monday, though it now seems like the Mets are going to send him for a second opinion before announcing any plans for the 27-year-old. He's on the 10-day disabled list to start the season, though it remains unclear when the Mets will choose to activate him. There should be more information regarding his status Wednesday.

Lugo (arm) indicated that he planned to start throwing Monday, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Lugo will begin the season on the 10-day disabled list, the Mets aren't too concerned with the inflammation he's experienced in his throwing elbow and decided to hold him out strictly as a precaution. It's not expected that he'll endure any problems when he starts throwing again, so there's a good possibility that the Mets will activate him as soon as the 10 days pass.