Cuddyer is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

Cuddyer and Michael Conforto have been alternating starts in left field lately, and it appears that will continue with the team wanting to keep Cuddyer rested and Conforto sharp with regular at-bats. After a 1-for-4 showing Friday, Cuddyer is now 15-for-44 (.341 average) with two homers and seven RBI since his return from the DL earlier this month.

Cuddyer is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

While Cuddyer has been red hot of late, racking up nine hits in his last five games (including two homers), the Mets remain intent on getting the 36-year-old frequent rest and keeping Michael Conforto involved. Look for the timeshare to continue over the final month, as the team looks to keep both players fresh heading into the postseason.

Cuddyer went 3-for-5 with a homer, three RBI and two runs against the Phillies on Wednesday.

Cuddyer's found new life on this road trip to Philadelphia, going a ridiculous 7-for-10 with three doubles, two homers and six RBI. It could be that the knee injury that landed him on the DL in July was dogging him much of the year, which would explain his disappointing first season as a Met. Nonetheless, he'll likely continue to see fairly regular -- but not everyday -- duty at first base while Lucas Duda (back) remains on the disabled list.

Cuddyer is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.

Cuddyer is expected to see the bulk of the duty at first base following Lucas Duda's (back) placement on the disabled list, but he'll give way to Daniel Murphy at the position for Sunday's contest. The 36-year-old has been largely unproductive during his first season in New York, slashing .250/.300/.372 over 91 games.

Cuddyer is not in the starting lineup for the Mets on Friday night.

With Cuddyer on the bench, the Mets will use an outfield featuring Michael Conforto and Curtis Granderson flanking Yoenis Cespedes in center field. It appears as though he's positioned to start approximately half the time, thanks to the Mets' improved depth and the likely desire to limit the wear and tear on his legs.

Cuddyer went 2-for-4 with a steal and two runs Tuesday against the Rockies.

In his first game back from the disabled list with a knee injury, Cuddyer scored two of the Mets' four runs and even stole his second base. Despite his successful return, it's unclear what his role on the team will be going forward.

Cuddyer (knee) was activated from the 15-day DL on Monday.

His knee has held him back for large parts of the season, whether he's been in the lineup or in the disabled list. An all-star two years ago, Cuddyer's been plagued by injuries over the past two seasons. This year, in 82 games, he's hitting for a .250/.303/.380 slash line with eight home runs and 30 RBI. He replaces Eric Campbell on the active roster.

New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer was activated from the 15-day disabled list Monday after recovering from a knee injury.

New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer was activated from the 15-day disabled list Monday after recovering from a knee injury. Cuddyer has not played since July 21, but he is ready to return after a two-game rehab stint with Class-A St. Lucie.

Cuddyer (knee) won't be activated until Monday, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports.

He will join the Mets on Sunday following a final rehab appearance with St. Lucie on Saturday, but he won't return to action until Monday at the earliest. Michael Conforto seems to have adequately proven himself as the superior option over Cuddyer, so it will be interesting to see what Cuddyer's role is upon his activation.

Cuddyer (knee) may now rejoin the Mets at home against Colorado on Monday rather than Saturday in Tampa, which had been reported, ESPN New York reports.

Cuddyer was scheduled to kick off a short rehab stint at High-A St. Lucie on Thursday but instead is starting it Friday. He will play 1-3 games, and as long as he has no setbacks, rejoin the Mets on Monday. Cuddyer's role is still up in the air, as Yoenis Cespedes was acquired and Michael Comfort called up while he was sidelined.

New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer is now expected to rejoin the roster for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies as he nears a recovery from a knee injury, according to ESPN New York.

New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer is now expected to rejoin the roster for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies as he nears a recovery from a knee injury, according to ESPN New York. Cuddyer was initially scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Thursday and come off the disabled list in time for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, but will now begin the rehab assignment Friday instead.

Cuddyer (knee) is tentatively scheduled to rejoin the Mets on Saturday in Tampa Bay, Jon Santucci of Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers reports.

There was talk that Cuddyer could rejoin the team Friday, but now the plan is for him to play in St. Lucie prior to joining the big league club. From a fantasy perspective, his return is probably harmful on the whole, as Cuddyer had been a well below-average option this season and he stands to take some at-bats away from the likes of Michael Conforto as a backup in the outfield corners.

New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer is tentatively expected to return from his knee injury Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Treasure Coast Newspapers.

New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer is tentatively expected to return from his knee injury Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Treasure Coast Newspapers. Cuddyer is slated to play for the Mets' Single-A affiliate in nearby St. Lucie before rejoining the team in Tampa Bay, but may be confined to a backup or platoon role following the team's recent acquisitions of Yoenis Cespedes and Kelly Johnson.

Cuddyer (knee) said he hopes to play in a rehab game at Port St. Lucie on Thursday before joining the Mets in Tampa on Friday, Jon Santucci of Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers reports.

It sounds as though Cuddyer, who hit the DL on July 24, could be ready to return to the Mets after just the minimum 15 days on the shelf. Manager Terry Collins acknowledged earlier in the week that Cuddyer is feeling much better, but he'll have to make it through at least one rehab game without issue before the team considers activating him. Whenever Cuddyer is activated, he may be relegated to a part-time role considering the Mets have added Michael Conforto and Yoenis Cespedes to the outfield since he hit the DL.

New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer said he hopes to play in a rehab game at Port St. Lucie on Thursday as he continues to recover from a knee injury, and he may rejoin the big club in Tampa on Friday, according to Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers.

New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer said he hopes to play in a rehab game at Port St. Lucie on Thursday as he continues to recover from a knee injury, and he may rejoin the big club in Tampa on Friday, according to Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers. Cuddyer has been on the 15-day disabled list since July 24, but it appears very possible that he could return after the minimum time out. Mets manager Terry Collins acknowledged earlier in the week that Cuddyer is feeling much better, but he will have to make it through at least one rehab game without any issues before the team considers activating him from the DL. Whenever he is activated, he may be relegated to a part-time role considering the Mets have added Michael Conforto and Yoenis Cespedes to the outfield in the time Cuddyer has been out.

Cuddyer (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment within the next few days, the Associated Press reports. "He's feeling a lot better," manager Terry Collins said.

The Mets have added top prospect Michael Conforto and deadline acquisition Yoenis Cespedes to the outfield while Cuddyer has been on the DL, so it's unclear how the team's outfield picture will shake out once Cuddyer is healthy. Given that Cuddyer was batting a disappointing .250/.303/.380 on the season prior to going down with the injury, he may have to settle for a part-time role the rest of the way.

New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the next few days as he continues to recover from a knee injury, according to ESPN.com.

New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the next few days as he continues to recover from a knee injury, according to ESPN.com. Cuddyer could move from the outfield to first base when he returns, after the team called up top prospect Michael Conforto and acquired Yoenis Cespedes from the Detroit Tigers before Friday's non-waiver trade deadline. "I've done all baseball stuff. The next step is running," Cuddyer said. "I haven't tried that yet. Just casually walking and things like that. The last couple of days have been the best it's been in a month, since it's happened." Cuddyer is hitting only .250/.303./.380 with eight home runs and 30 RBI in 82 games this season, his first with the Mets after signing a two-year, $21 million contract last November, which followed back-to-back seasons of hitting over .330 for the Colorado Rockies.

Cuddyer (knee) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday.

Cuddyer had been trying to play through a bone bruise underneath his left knee cap but the team finally did the right thing and placed him on the disabled list. He has been hampered with the injury for several weeks and multiple methods of treating it had not worked. Michael Conforto was promoted from Double-A Binghamton to take Cuddyer's spot on the active roster.

New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday due to a nagging knee injury.

New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday due to a nagging knee injury. Cuddyer has been suffering from a bone bruise under his left kneecap for several weeks and has only started six games in the month of July.

Cuddyer (knee) was prescribed new medication Thursday to combat the bone bruise in his left knee, manager Terry Collins told ESPN New York. "The doctor said he thinks hopefully Friday his knee should start feeling a lot better," said Collins.

Cuddyer was out of the lineup yet again Thursday, marking his fourth consecutive day out of the strting lineup. While the Mets are optimistic about Cuddyer's new medication, owners will have to monitor his situation ahead of Friday's game against the Dodgers.