Quintana has been unable to pitch 5 innings in 3 of his last 5 starts, including Saturday vs. the Giants, when he was pulled after 4 1/3 innings. He struck out 6 in his brief outing. He's 1-1 with a 1.93 ERA in 2 career starts vs. the Mets.
After proving to be a key contributor out of the bullpen, Lugo will make his first start of the season. He had recorded 17 consecutive scoreless innings with 19 strikeouts as a reliever before allowing three runs in his last outing.