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Urena (4-7) allowed seven runs on seven hits over just two innings in a loss to the Phillies on Saturday. He also let up a home run, struck out three and walked two.

The Tommy Joseph homer capped off the scoring against Urena in the second. This was his shortest outing as a starter -- and definitely most disappointing because he wasn't able to build off his 8.2 shutout innings last Sunday. Urena is 4-7 with a 5.59 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 53 strikeouts in 75.2 innings this season.

DeGrom's injury is a pinched ulnar nerve in his right elbow, which will require surgery, sidelining him for three months, Newsday reports. A determination as to when he will have the operation has not yet been made, as there is the slim chance he may pitch if the Mets advance far in the playoffs.

The procedure will remove scar tissue that has developed around and is pinching the nerve. It's a somewhat common situation following Tommy John surgery, which deGrom underwent in October 2010. DeGrom won't injure the arm additionally by pitching, as an MRI showed no damage to the ligament. Still, the uncertainty and possibility of a flare-up likely will result in the operation happening sooner rather than later.

Finnegan (9-11) allowed five runs (two earned) on seven hits, struck out one and walked three over just 2.1 innings in the night cap of a double header versus the Pirates. Finnegan took the loss.

Right fielder Scott Schebler made an error with one out in the second that scored a run from third. Then after a fielder's choice, Andrew McCutchen singled in two more runs, so all three of those runs were unearned. Even still, it was far from a fine start for Finnegan, who walked the opposing pitcher twice, including once with the bases loaded. He has 12 walks in his last 12.1 innings. Overall, Finnegan is 9-11 with a 4.10 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 141 strikeouts in 167 innings.

Lugo allowed one run on four hits and four walks while striking out two over five innings in a 3-2 win over the Twins on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.

Lugo threw a respectable game before being lifted for a pinch hitter in the fifth inning after 91 pitches. While his only run allowed came on a solo homer to Eddie Rosario, the rookie right-hander allowed men to reach base in all five frames and had to pitch out of jams in the fourth and fifth. Overall, he's been solid since assuming a role in the Mets rotation in late August - for the month of September he's 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA, though his 5.79 K/9 ratio leaves much to be desired from a fantasy perspective.

Davies (11-7) gave up three earned runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings in Saturday's 11-3 victory over the Cubs. He struck out five.

The young righty was solid against a dangerous Cubs lineup, throwing 54 of 86 pitches for strikes and inducing 14 swinging strikes overall. Davies troubles were limited to the first inning, when he gave up an RBI triple to Kris Bryant and a 388-foot two-run shot to Chris Coghlan. He settled down from that point forward, notching his second victory in his last three decisions. Davies will try for two in a row when he takes on the Reds next Saturday.

Nicasio struck out two batters in two scoreless innings Saturday, earning the win to improve to 10-6. He did not walk a batter.

The righty has pitched much better since the team gave up on him as a starter. As a member of the rotation, Nicasio compiled a 5.05 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with a 63:25 K:BB in 62.1 innings. Throwing out of the bullpen, he's crafted a 3.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with a 70:19 K:BB in 49 innings.

Williams gave up three runs on five hits -- including two homers -- in four innings Saturday. He struck out one batter and didn't permit a walk.

He was breezing through four innings before failing to retire anyone in the fifth. The two home runs appeared to fluster Williams, who was suddenly incapable of locating his fastball. He's not assured of staying in the team's starting rotation.

DeSclafani (8-4) gave up six runs (four earned) on six hits and three walks over four innings in Saturday's 10-4 loss to the Pirates in the opening game of a doubleheader. He struck out four.

The righty's problems largely came in the first inning, when he gave up four runs. The four innings represented the 26-year-old righty's shortest stint on the mound since June 15, when he lasted just 2.2 innings versus the Braves, and Saturday's effort broke a streak of three-consecutive quality starts. DeSclafani will look to get back on track when he faces the Brewers next Friday.

Taillon (4-4) gave up three earned runs on nine hits and a walk over five innings in Saturday's 10-4 victory over the Reds in the opening game of a doubleheader. He struck out two and even helped his own cause with an RBI single in three at-bats as well.

The rookie gave up his first homer in his last three starts, a 406-foot three-run shot by Adam Duvall in the third. It was Taillon's first victory since Aug. 11 versus the Padres, and his second straight five-inning stint. Taillon was pulled after only 79 pitches and will go for his fifth victory when he takes on the Nationals next Friday.

Matz (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, ESPN.com reports.

The team will wait and see how Matz responds to Saturday's activity before settling on the next step for the lefty. Manager Terry Collins said Matz "had no complaints" after completing the session, and added that the hope is that Matz will be able to pitch in at least one more regular-season game in preparation for the postseason.