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Avoids arbitration with Mets The Mets and Lucchesi avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.65 million contract Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Lucchesi was arbitration-eligible for the second time. The southpaw posted a 2.89 ERA in nine starts for the Mets in 2023, although that came with a 32:17 K:BB over 46.2 frames. Lucchesi could be used as a swingman in 2024.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Syracuse The Mets optioned Lucchesi to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.

Impact Lucchesi finished his season on a high note Wednesday, scattering two runs over six-plus innings in a win over the Marlins. The left-hander registered an overall 2.89 ERA across 46.2 major-league innings this year and should be a strong consideration for the Opening Day rotation in 2024 with an improved health outlook.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays undefeated Lucchesi (4-0) picked up the win in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Marlins, giving up two runs on seven hits and two walks over six-plus innings in an 11-2...

Impact The southpaw took a shutout into the seventh inning before serving up back-to-back doubles to Jazz Chisholm and Nick Fortes to lead off the frame and getting the hook, but the Mets were already comfortably ahead 6-0 at that point. Lucchesi has been sharp in September, posting a 1.93 ERRA, 1.34 WHIP and 10:7 K:BB through 18.2 innings over three starts, and he could be positioning himself for a full-time rotation spot in 2024, assuming he can stay healthy.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting first game of doubleheader Lucchesi will start the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Impact Lucchesi had been slated to start Tuesday before that contest was rained out, so he'll get the ball for the makeup game instead. Kodai Senga will make his regularly scheduled start in Wednesday's nightcap.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tuesday start postponed Lucchesi won't start as scheduled Tuesday because the game was postponed due to unplayable field conditions.

Impact The Mets and Marlins will play a doubleheader Wednesday, and Lucchesi figures to start one of the two games. The 30-year-old lefty has given up four runs (two earned) over 12.2 innings across his two starts in September.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two earned runs in no-decision Lucchesi did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against Miami. He struck out five.

Impact Lucchesi followed up last week's impressive performance with another solid start in Miami on Tuesday, surrendering a run-scoring double in the third, an unearned run on his own throwing error in the fifth and an RBI single in the sixth. In his two outings since being recalled from Triple-A, the lanky lefty has posted a 1.42 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 7:5 K:BB across 12.2 innings. Assuming he remains in the Mets' six-man rotation, Lucchesi is tentatively scheduled for a mid-week rematch with the Marlins in his next start.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in rotation Lucchesi is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday against the Marlins in Miami.

Impact The Mets appear content to close out the season with a six-man rotation that includes Lucchesi, who was called up from Triple-A Syracuse last week. While making his first appearance for the Mets since Aug. 18 this past Wednesday, Lucchesi earned a win over the Diamondbacks after striking out two and allowing one unearned run on five hits and three walks over seven innings. He now holds a 2.83 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 24:13 K:BB in 35 innings in the big leagues on the season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Lucchesi makes another quality impression with Mets ahead of 2024 openings Joey Lucchesi showcased the type of impact he could have in the Mets' rotation in 2024, holding the Diamondbacks to one unearned run in seve...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Earns victory after call-up Lucchesi (3-0) notched the win over Arizona on Wednesday, allowing an unearned run on five hits and three walks while striking out two batters over seven innings.

Impact Lucchesi got the chance to start after spending most of the past month in the minors and took advantage of the opportunity, keeping the Diamondbacks scoreless through seven frames. He exited after the first two batters he faced in the eighth reached base -- one on a walk and the other on an error -- but the run that was charged to him after his departure was unearned. This was Lucchesi's second seven-inning outing of the campaign, with his other coming in his first start April 21 against San Francisco. The southpaw has pitched pretty well when given the chance in the majors this season, posting a 2.83 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 24:13 K:BB over 35 frames, and he could stick in the rotation down the stretch with the Mets essentially out of the playoff race.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled for start Wednesday Lucchesi was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of his start Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Lucchesi is expected to finish out the season in the Mets' rotation and might have fantasy streaming appeal in certain matchups. The left-hander threw 87 pitches in his last start for Syracuse and carries a respectable 3.54 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB in 28 major-league innings (six starts) this year.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Wednesday Lucchesi is lined up to start for the Mets on Wednesday versus the Diamondbacks, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lucchesi should get multiple turns in the rotation before the 2023 regular season comes to an end, and it can serve as an audition of sorts as the Mets begin to make plans for the 2024 campaign. The left-hander has posted a 3.54 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB in 28 major-league innings (six starts) this year.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to become sixth starter Lucchesi is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse at some point in September and join the Mets' rotation, Tim Britton and Will Sammon of the Athletic report.

Impact The exact date of the southpaw's promotion isn't yet clear. Lucchesi was optioned to Syracuse on Aug. 19 and isn't eligible to rejoin the big-league roster until Sept. 3, barring another player landing on the IL. The Mets plan to shift to a six-man rotation when they begin a stretch of 17 games in 17 days on Sept. 8, however, and may delay Lucchesi's promotion until then. He's performed well in six spot starts so far this season, posting a 3.54 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB in 28 MLB innings.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors The Mets optioned Lucchesi to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Despite looking strong and earning the win during his start Friday against St. Louis with 5.2 scoreless innings, Lucchesi will return to the minors. Vinny Nittoli will take Lucchesi's spot on the active roster in order to strengthen the Mets' bullpen.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in scoreless outing Lucchesi (2-0) yielded four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings Friday, striking out five and earning a win over the Cardinals.

Impact Lucchesi was promoted for his first MLB appearance since May 13 and looked sharp. He coughed up just one extra-base hit and, at one point, retired 12 consecutive batters. He lowered his season ERA to 3.54 through 28 MLB frames. Lucchesi's outing was impressive but it remains to be seen if the Mets will give him another turn in the rotation.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted for start The Mets recalled Lucchesi (knee) from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of his start Friday against the Cardinals.

Impact A knee issue has kept Lucchesi out of action for roughly a month, but he's been deemed healthy enough for a spot start with the big-league club. The 30-year-old southpaw holds a 4.45 ERA across 60.2 innings in the majors since 2021 and will likely return to Triple-A after Friday's game.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Friday vs. STL Lucchesi (knee) will be called up from Triple-A Syracuse to start Friday against the Cardinals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Lucchesi has been on the Triple-A injured list since mid-July because of a knee issue, but he looked sharp in two recent rehab starts with High-A Brooklyn and will try to at least eat some innings for the Mets on Friday in St. Louis. The 30-year-old lefty carries a 4.43 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB in 22.1 innings (five starts) this season at the major-league level.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could get spot start Friday The Mets could recall Lucchesi (undisclosed) from Triple-A Syracuse to make a start Friday in St. Louis, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lucchesi has resided on Triple-A Syracuse's 7-day injured list since July 20 due to an unspecified injury, but he's seemingly healthy after making a pair of rehab starts for High-A Brooklyn. In his latest outing with Brooklyn this past Sunday, Lucchesi looked sharp, striking out three over 4.2 innings (63 pitches) while giving up no runs on one hit and one walk. Lucchesi would line up to make his next start Friday, coinciding with the open spot the Mets have in their rotation after opting to give Kodai Senga an extra day of rest ahead of his upcoming start Saturday. Lucchesi previously made five starts with the Mets between April and May, compiling a respectable 4.43 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB in 22.1 innings.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets Activate Dennis Santana, Option Joey Lucchesi The Mets have activated Dennis Santana, optioned Joey Lucchesi and designated Seth Elledge for assignment.

MAY 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Mets optioned Lucchesi to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lucchesi pitched Saturday for 2.1 innings against the Nationals before that game was suspended, and rules dictate that the Mets can demote the left-hander before the twin billing is resumed. Dennis Santana will have his contract selected from Syracuse in a corresponding move. Lucchesi could be back with the Mets at some point this summer either as a starter or multi-inning reliever.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets-Nats postponed due to rain Lucchesi's start on Saturday against the Nationals has been postponed due to inclement weather, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact The game will be made up with a split doubleheader Sunday. Lucchesi threw 2.1 innings before the game was delayed for over three hours before being cancelled, so he and Washington starter Trevor Williams will not be available for Sunday's twin billing.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up three runs in four innings Lucchesi did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks over four innings in a 13-6 loss to the Rockies. He struck out four.

Impact Lucchesi gave up a solo home run to Randal Grichuk in the first and two runs in the third. The left-hander tossed a scoreless fourth and was at only 70 pitches, but he was replaced to start the fifth inning, as he was operating on three-days rest. After tossing seven shutout innings in his first appearance of the season (April 21 versus San Francisco), Lucchesi has allowed three or more runs in three straight outings and surrendered a home run in each of those contests. Carlos Carrasco's (elbow) rehab start has been delayed by an illness, so it looks like Lucchesi will get at least one more turn in the rotation.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lifted after four innings in start Lucchesi didn't factor into the decision Wednesday in the Mets' 6-5 loss to the Tigers in the first game of a doubleheader after he gave up four runs on five hits over four innings...

Impact Though Lucchesi served up three extra-base hits (including two home runs) on the day, he was relatively efficient in the start, as he needed only 46 pitches to record 12 outs. Under normal circumstances, the Mets would have left Lucchesi in for at least another inning or two, but manager Buck Showalter told Tim Healey of Newsday after the game that the southpaw was pulled early so he could be better preserved for a start Sunday against the Rockies on three days' rest. Because of the doubleheader, the Mets will close the week with six games in five days, and Showalter apparently views Lucchesi on short rest as the team's best option for Sunday rather than delving into the minor-league ranks for a spot starter. The Mets are likely to scale back to a five-man rotation next week and Carlos Carrasco (elbow) also appears to be on track to return from the injured list, so Lucchesi could end up getting optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse immediately following Sunday's outing.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers-Mets postponed Tuesday Lucchesi and the Mets will not face Detroit on Tuesday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact The game will be made up as a split doubleheader between the Tigers and Mets on Wednesday. Lucchesi will all but assuredly start one of those two contests after being scheduled to take the ball against Detroit on Tuesday.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lined up for Tuesday Lucchesi is likely to start for the Mets on Tuesday in Detroit, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Sherman notes that the team has weather-related concerns for Tuesday's game which will likely result in pushing Max Scherzer back a day and moving Lucchesi up to Tuesday. The left-hander has made one excellent start and one so-so start since joining the Mets' rotation and would make a pretty risky streaming option Tuesday even in a favorable matchup.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes down to earth Lucchesi did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against the Nationals. He struck out three.

Impact Lucchesi turned in a middling performance Thursday after pitching seven scoreless innings against the Giants and striking out nine in his first appearance since June of 2021. Though he only gave up one run directly via a solo homer by Alex Call, Lucchesi left two runners on base when he was yanked in the sixth, both of which ended up scoring. Considering the 30-year-old is coming off of Tommy John surgery and owns a career ERA of 4.17, fantasy managers should expect more outings like Thursday's rather than his previous showing in 2023.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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