Lucchesi elected free agency Monday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Lucchesi (0-2) took the loss in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta, allowing one run on three hits and four walks over six innings. He struck out five.

The Mets selected Lucchesi's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

The Mets outrighted Lucchesi to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday after he cleared waivers.

The Mets designated Lucchesi for assignment Tuesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

The Mets optioned Lucceshi to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

The Mets recalled Lucchesi from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

The Mets will recall Lucchesi from Triple-A Syracuse to start Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Lucchesi can't be added to the 26-man roster until April 12 without an associated injured list move, and he likely isn't an option to replace Tylor Megill (shoulder) in the rotation when the Mets next need a fifth starter April 9, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Lucchesi is likely to absorb the rotation spot vacated by Tylor Megill (shoulder), Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.