Mesoraco (hamstring) is starting at catcher and batting fifth against the Yankees on Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco experienced tightness in his hamstring following Sunday's game against the Cubs and had not returned to the lineup all week. The 29-year-old has a .218/.301/.436 slash line in 101 at-bats this season, as Masahiro Tanaka takes the mound for the Yankees on Friday.

Mesoraco (hamstring) is not in the lineup against Baltimore on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco will sit for the third straight contest after experiencing tightness in his hamstring following Sunday's game. He will have an extra day to recover with the Mets receiving a scheduled off day Thursday before hosting the Yankees. Kevin Plawecki will catch and bat sixth during Wednesday's tilt.

Mesoraco (hamstrin) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco will remain sidelined for Tuesday's series opener as he continues to deal with hamstring tightness. He should be considered day-to-day. Kevin Plawecki is starting behind the dish Tuesday.

Mesoraco experienced tightness in his hamstring following his start Saturday against the Cubs and is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets didn't recall an extra catcher from the minor-league ranks prior to Sunday's contest, indicating that the hamstring issue isn't much of a concern for Mesoraco. With the Mets off the schedule Monday, Mesoraco will benefit from two full days of rest and could be ready to check in behind the plate for Tuesday's showdown with the Orioles.

Mesoraco went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in the first game of Monday's doubleheader versus Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco drove in a run the easy way during the first inning by walking with the bases loaded. He also homered in the ninth to give the Mets a 3-2 lead that the bullpen would later surrender. Mesoraco has been on a hot streak of late, reaching base in each of his last five games and lifting his batting average to .241. He was batting a dismal .203 as of May 18.

Mesoraco is not in the lineup Sunday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco will head to the bench after making four consecutive starts for the Mets, going 4-for-16 with a double and two RBI over that stretch. Tomas Nido will handle catching duties and bat seventh in his stead.

Mesoraco (elbow) returns to the lineup Wednesday against Miami, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco did not start Tuesday after suffering a bruised elbow, but he was available off the bench. The injury was a minor one, as expected, as he's already back in the lineup.

Mesoraco (elbow) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins but is available off the bench, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco exited Monday's game after getting hit in the elbow by a backswing. Fortunately, X-rays confirmed the backstop is simply dealing with a bruise and shouldn't miss much time as a result. Tomas Nido will start behind the dish in his stead Tuesday.

Mesoraco will undergo X-rays on his left elbow following the conclusion of Monday night's game against the Marlins, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record report.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco appeared to suffer a bruise after a backswing hit his left elbow during Monday's matchup. He'll receive X-rays to ensure no further damage occurred, and the results should become known in the near future.

Mesoraco is not in the lineup against Toronto on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco will get the afternoon off after going 2-for-2 with one home run, two RBI and four runs scored during Tuesday's contest. In his place, Jose Lobaton is set to catch Zack Wheeler and bat seventh in the order.