MIAMI Adrian Houser is buried in the Mets bullpen, but not forgotten. The beleaguered right-hander, because of persistent struggles, will return to a starting role Tuesday in Cleveland, as a sixth starter for the club, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Houser was Robin Lopez Jersey scheduled to start last Wednesday in Philadelphia, but after he warmed up twice in the bullpen the previous day, was removed from consideration. Adrian Houser is scheduled to get a spot start for the Mets on Tuesday. Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports The Mets instead recalled Joey Lucchesi for the start, in which Houser was used in relief. In eight appearances this season (six as a starter), Houser has pitched to a 7.44 ERA. Explore More Sean Manaea is the Mets scheduled starter for Sunday, with Tylor Megill set for removal from the injured list the following day to start against the Guardians. Carlos Quintana is scheduled for the series finale Wednesday in Cleveland. Brandon Nimmo returned from a stomach bug that sidelined him for two days, but lower-body cramping forced his departure from the . Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Tyrone Taylor, who had entered the game as a pinch-runner for J.D. Martinez in the top of the ninth, remained in the game as the left fielder. Nimmos spot in the batting order arose in the 10th and the Mets used DJ Stewart to hit for the pitcher (the DH spot was lost when Taylor entered to play defense). Stewart struck out. Kodai Senga is scheduled to throw a bullpen se sion Sunday, according to Mendoza, as the Mets await the right-handers giving his approval to begin a minor-league rehab a signment. On Thursday, president of baseball operations David Stearns indicated there was optimism Senga had found a comfort level with his mechanics that would encourage him to move forward in his rehab. Senga last threw a bullpen se sion on Wednesday and Mendoza admitted the four days between se sions is longer than most pitchers take. Hes a unique personality, Mendoza said. Hes a player that knows himself better than anybody and were going to continue to give him time and whatever he needs to get back on the mound. Drew Smith remains scheduled to throw a bullpen se sion Monday, after which he will be evaluated for a minor league rehab appearance. Shabazz Napier Jersey