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The Mets placed Lugo on the paternity list Monday.

He'll be away from the Mets for their next 1-to-3 games while he observes the birth of his child. The time away could allow Lugo to get a chance to mentally reset after he was charged with two blown saves over his last five appearances out of the bullpen. The right-hander still maintains decent ratios for the season (3.81 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 16.9 K-BB%), so he'll be locked into a key setup role in front of closer Edwin Diaz once he rejoins the Mets.

The Mets list Williams as their starting pitcher for Tuesday's game in Houston, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Williams has made his last two appearances as a reliever, but with Tylor Megill (shoulder) recently returning to the injured list, the Mets will need Williams to step back in the rotation this week. After he makes his sixth start of the season Tuesday, Williams could be headed back to the bullpen. Max Scherzer (oblique) is scheduled to make a rehab start at Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday, and if all goes well, he would be in line to return from the IL to replace Williams in the rotation on Sunday in Miami.

DeSclafani (ankle) rejoined the Giants on their road trip Sunday and appears on track to return from the 60-day injured list to start Tuesday in Atlanta, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

DeSclafani has been on the shelf since April 22 with right ankle inflammation, but he looks to be ready for a return to the big club after recently completing a pair of rehab starts in the minors. He most recently gave up four runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks over 2.2 innings Thursday for Triple-A Sacramento, tossing 60 pitches in that outing. DeSclafani could have some light restrictions with his workload Tuesday if he's indeed activated for that game, but the Giants have seemingly foreshadowed the right-hander's upcoming return by moving No. 5 starter Sam Long back to the bullpen over the weekend.

Senzatela (3-3) earned the win against the Padres on Sunday, allowing one run on six hits while striking out three and walking two over six innings.

Despite giving up six hits and two walks, Senzatela was able to limit the damage to just one earned run, which came on a solo shot from Luke Voit in the second inning. The righty threw 51 of 87 pitches for strikes in the outing. It was Senzatela's third quality start in a row and his fourth this season. He will take a 4.42 ERA into his next appearance.

Snell (0-4) took the loss Sunday against the Rockies, allowing five runs on five hits while striking out five and walking four over 4.2 innings.

Snell has had a rough start to his 2022 campaign, allowing three or more earned runs in four of six appearances. He was mostly inefficient Sunday in throwing 49 of 89 pitches for strikes. The lefty also walked a season-high four batters. Snell certainly has some adjustments to make as he will take a 5.46 ERA into his next appearance.

Hendricks (2-6) took the loss Sunday against Atlanta, allowing six runs on eight hits while striking out six and walking one over 4.1 innings.

Hendricks had a rough game Sunday despite striking out six batters and limiting the Braves to one walk. He was tagged for a three-run home run in the first inning, then a solo shot and two RBI doubles in the fifth before being pulled. The veteran righty gave up six earned runs for the third time this season and has allowed three or more earned runs in seven of 13 games this season. Hendricks will take a 5.43 ERA into his next appearance.

Anderson (6-3) earned the win against the Cubs on Sunday, allowing no runs on three hits while striking out six and walking two in 6.2 innings.

Anderson kept the Cubs off the scoreboard Sunday, limiting them to just three hits and no runs. He threw 59 of 99 pitches for strikes, picking up six strikeouts along the way. Sunday's appearance was Anderson's first this season without allowing an earned run and helped lower his ERA to 4.35. Though the young righty has six wins, he still has adjustments to make to keep runners from crossing the plate. Sunday's outing looks to be a step in the right direction for Anderson.

Bassitt (5-5) took the loss Sunday against Miami, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out nine in 6.1 innings.

Bassitt cruised through the first six innings, allowing just three singles and a walk while holding Miami scoreless. In the seventh, however, he loaded the bases with one out and all three baserunners came around to score after he was removed when Jerar Encarnacion smacked a grand slam. Since May 19, the veteran has struggled with a 5.80 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and seven homers allowed in 40.1 innings. He will likely face Miami again in his next start, next weekend.

Alcantara (7-2) earned the win Sunday against the Mets, striking out eight in eight innings while allowing two runs on six hits and a walk.

It was just a typical start for Alcantara this season as he efficiently worked late into the ballgame and stifled his opponent. Five times he retired the side after facing only three batters. The 26-year-old has tossed at least seven innings while allowing two or fewer earned runs in eight straight starts. For the season, he is first in innings pitched and batting average against and second in the league with a 1.72 ERA. His next start will likely be next weekend against the Mets.

Houser (4-7) earned the victory Sunday in Cincinnati, striking out five in six innings while allowing three runs on four hits and four walks.

All three runs against Houser came in the fourth inning as he allowed three walks and two hits in the frame. The 29-year-old struggled with command all game and threw only 58 of his 103 pitches for strikes. It was just his fifth quality start in 13 outings this season and his first since May 23. His next start will likely be next weekend against Toronto.