Steven Matz (flexor strain) pitched four innings and allowed five runs and five hits in a rehab start Tuesday night with Triple-A Las Vegas. It is possible he is activated from the disabled list this weekend or early next week.
In St. Lucie, Seth Lugo (elbow) allowed seven runs (six earned) and seven hits in three innings during his first rehab start.
Matz, who developed a flexor tendon strain in his pitching arm toward the end of spring training, posted a 3.40 ERA in 22 starts for the Mets last season.
In 28 career starts, he has a 3.