In the first game of the three-game series, RHP Logan Verrett (3-7, 4.66) will face RHP Paul Clemens (1-2, 4.61).
Jacob deGrom (7-5, 2.35) will take on RHP Jarred Cosart (0-1, 5.79) at 7:10 p.m. Saturday night, followed by Steven Matz (8-8, 3.60) against LHP Clayton Richard (0-1, 6.46) the next day at, 1:10 p.m.
Mets notes
Neil Walker has a current nine-game hitting streak, during which he is batting .459.
Terry Collins initially said Verrett might lose his spot in the rotation.