Francisco Rodriguez makes his return to Citi Field after last month’s trade to the Brewers when Milwaukee visits the Mets on Friday.

Rodriguez is thriving in his setup role for closer John Axford. Rodriguez is 2-0 with a 2.03 ERA in 14 appearances with the Brewers.

As for the Mets, they open a three-game homestand with slumping Jason Bay (0-for-20 slide) on the bench and Jason Pridie starting in left field.

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Here’s the lineup, with Mike Pelfrey on the mound:

Pagan CF

Harris 2B

Wright 3B

Duda 1B

Baxter RF

Pridie LF

Thole C

Tejada SS

Pelfrey RHP