Lugo (4-4) earned the win Friday, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks over six innings against the Tigers. He struck out seven.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo tied his season high with seven strikeouts, a mark he set April 2, and recorded his first win since May 3. Since returning from the injured list June 20, the right-hander has pitched fairly well, posting a 3.24 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 33:5 K:BB over six appearances (33.1 innings). Lugo's next start is lined up for a home matchup against the Pirates.

Lugo did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing five runs on seven hits over 5.1 innings against Philadelphia. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

After logging quality starts in each of his last two appearances Lugo was unable to find a third, giving up five runs and failing to get out of the sixth inning. All of the damage against Lugo came late, as he held the Phillies scoreless until the fifth and retired 12 of his first 13 batters. in his final 1.1 innings of work, Lugo surrendered two solo homers, a pair of doubles and two singles as Philadelphia put up five runs and reclaimed the lead. Despite Sunday's rocky outing, Lugo has been a reliable starting option, owning a 3.78 ERA and a 64:13 K:BB through 13 starts (69.0 innings). He's tentatively lined up to make his next start during a three-game road series against the Tigers.

Lugo allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk over six innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Wednesday. He struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo was sharp in the outing, throwing 62 of 99 pitches for a strike and racking up 18 whiffs. He departed in line for the win, but Nick Martinez gave up a solo homer in the seventh that removed Lugo as the pitcher of record. Nonetheless, Lugo continued his string of strong performance since returning from a five-week stay on the injured list June 20. Over four starts since his activation, the right-hander has posted a 2.05 ERA and a sterling 21:2 K:BB across 22 innings, though a lack of run support has kept him from notching any wins during that stretch.

Lugo did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing one unearned run on five hits over six innings against Cincinnati. He struck out six and didn't record a walk.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo was sharp through six innings and recorded his most strikeouts since April 21. It was arguably the right-hander's best outing of the year, but he still took a no-decision, as the Padres offense faltered versus Cincinnati. He's made three straight starts since being activated from the injured list in mid-May, and the results have been good, as he's posted a 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 15:1 K:BB across 16 innings during that stretch. Lugo's next start is lined up for a home matchup against the Angels.

Lugo (3-4) allowed three runs on seven hits over five-plus innings Sunday, striking out four and taking a loss against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo gave up just one run through five innings before yielding three straight singles without recording an out in the sixth frame. He's been tagged with four runs over 10 innings in two starts since returning from the injured list. Lugo is now sporting a 4.01 ERA with a 47:12 K:BB through 51.2 innings. His next start is currently expected to take place in Cincinnati.

Lugo didn't factor in the decision Tuesday in San Francisco after he gave up one run on three hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo was limited to 66 pitches in his first start back from the injured list Tuesday, but he was effective and in line for the victory until the bullpen fell apart in the late innings. The right-hander has a 3.86 ERA through nine outings this year and should further build up his workload next time out, which tentatively projects to come Sunday versus Washington.

The Padres reinstated Lugo (calf) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start Tuesday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo didn't go on a rehab assignment for his calf injury, meaning Tuesday's start will be the first time he's pitched in over a month. The 33-year-old righty figures to be on a pitch count, although it's unclear what his limit will be. Nabil Crismatt was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Padres manager Bob Melvin confirmed Monday that Lugo (calf) will return from the injured list Tuesday to start in San Francisco, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo hasn't pitched in a game in over a month, so he'll likely be on some sort of a pitch count, though Melvin indicated that the hurler's limit has yet to be decided. The right-hander's return was foreshadowed when San Diego optioned Ryan Weathers -- who had been filling Lugo's spot in the rotation -- to Triple-A El Paso on Friday. Lugo has posted a 4.10 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB over 41.2 innings across eight starts this season.

Manager Bob Melvin said this weekend that he's "fairly confident" Lugo (calf) will be activated from the 15-day injured list and return to the rotation during the Padres' four-game series in San Francisco that begins Monday, 97.3 The Fan San Diego reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo has been on the shelf since May 18 with a left calf strain, but he looks poised to return from the IL without heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment beforehand. The right-hander faced hitters in a simulated game Thursday without issue, and Melvin indicated that if Lugo makes it out of a bullpen session Sunday without incident, he'll likely fill the void in the rotation that opened with Ryan Weathers' recent demotion to Triple-A El Paso. Lugo tentatively lines up to start the second game of the series Tuesday, though he could handle a lighter workload than usual in what would be his first game action in over a month.

Lugo (calf) is throwing a simulated game Thursday in San Diego, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It could be the final step before Lugo embarks on a minor-league rehab assignment. Out since mid-May due to a right calf strain, he's tracking toward a return to the Padres' rotation before the end of June. The 33-year-old was sporting a 4.10 ERA and 38:11 K:BB in 41.2 innings (eight starts) prior to the injury.