15DSeth Lugo SP KC Wed 8/31/16 1:04 AM
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Lugo (2-2) threw six solid innings in a start against Miami on Tuesday, allowing a pair of runs on five hits and a walk, earning the win. He struck out four.
EDGE Analysis
Lugo has been solid in his three starts since earning a starting role, going 2-1 with a 2.55 ERA. Lugo, a 26-year-old rookie, was certainly not expected to start games for the Mets this season, but with Matt Harvey lost for the season and Steven Matz still on the DL with a shoulder injury, Lugo has made the most of his opportunity. He has 28 strikeouts in 34.2 innings, a respectable if not outstanding number backed up by a 8.7 K/9 minor league rate. Lugo likely won't see many more starts going forward, however, as the Mets are hoping Steven Matz will return next week.
15DSeth Lugo SP KC Tue 8/30/16 5:20 PM
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Lugo (calf) has been confirmed as the starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Lugo left his last outing early after suffering a cramp in his right calf, but the setback will not prevent him from taking the mound Tuesday night. Lugo has thrown the ball well for the Mets this season, posting a 2.51 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 24:10 K:BB in 28.2 innings over 11 games, including two starts.
15DSeth Lugo SP KC Sun 8/28/16 9:24 AM
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Lugo (cramp) will start Tuesday against the Marlins, ESPN New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robert Gsellman is starting in Steven Matz's spot on Sunday while Rafael Montero is being promoted to start Monday in place of Jacob deGrom (rest). The rotation has an opening Tuesday, which will be filled by Lugo, who has been solid in his two starts and appears over the right calf cramp that forced him out of Thursday's start after five innings. The team hopes that Matz (shoulder) will come off the disabled list and start Wednesday.
15DSeth Lugo SP KC Thu 8/25/16 9:37 PM
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Lugo left Thursday's game against St. Louis with a right calf cramp, Newsday's Marc Carig reports.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander shut out the Cardinals through five before aggravating his calf on a warm-up pitch. While his status moving forward is uncertain, the diagnosis of a cramp suggests it's a short-term concern. Steven Matz (shoulder) is expected to be ready to go Tuesday and will presumably pushing Lugo to a long-relief role.
15DSeth Lugo SP KC Thu 8/25/16 9:21 PM
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Lugo left Thursday's game with an apparent injury, Maria Guardado of the Star-Ledger reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lugo appeared to land awkwardly on the mound as he was warming up for the bottom of the sixth inning. He had worked around two hits and three walks to blank the Cardinals over five innings prior to exiting the game. Steven Matz (shoulder) is expected to be ready to take Lugo's rotation spot next Tuesday.
15DSeth Lugo SP KC Sat 8/20/16 8:19 PM
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Lugo (0-2) allowed three runs on seven hits while walking one and striking out three over 6.2 innings, but was the losing pitcher in Friday's 8-1 loss to San Francisco.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old was solid in his first start of the season but, despite his efforts, failed to outlast opposing starter Johnny Cueto for the Mets' third straight loss. Even though it was only a spot start -- Lugo had made nine relief appearances this season prior to filling in for Steven Matz -- with a 3.04 ERA and 2.68 FIP over 23.2 innings pitched, the right-hander could've earned another time through the rotation.
15DSeth Lugo SP KC Fri 8/19/16 5:59 AM
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Lugo will start Friday against San Francisco with Steven Matz scratched due to discomfort in his shoulder, Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lugo will get a spot start as the Mets hope Matz will miss just one start. However, Lugo could make a case to get more starts with a strong outing.
15DSeth Lugo SP KC Fri 8/12/16 4:26 PM
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Lugo was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
During his limited time in The Show, Lugo has put together a respectable 3.18 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 11.1 innings. However, his performance seems to have regressed at Triple-A Las Vegas, where he owns a 6.50 ERA and 1.68 WHIP. With Jonathon Niese dealing with a knee injury, Lugo will add depth to the Mets' bullpen.
15DSeth Lugo SP KC Tue 8/2/16 3:55 PM
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Lugo has been optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
In 11.1 innings with the Mets this season, Lugo owns a 3.18 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 10 strikeouts. The 26-year-old will be send back to Triple-A as the Mets are calling up pitcher Josh Edgin and third baseman Ty Kelly.
15DSeth Lugo SP KC Wed 7/6/16 5:56 PM
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Lugo was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday after Matt Harvey was placed on the 15-day DL with right shoulder discomfort, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lugo pitched two scoreless innings for the Mets in his major league debut last Friday and will now get the chance to make an impact as the fifth starter in the rotation while Harvey is out. However, the 26-year-old has a brutal 6.55 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 19 games, including 13 starts, so if his struggles transfer to the big league level he may find himself back in the minor leagues sooner rather than later.