Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. SAN FRANCISCO Starling Marte was contributing offensively for the Mets before he hit the injured list in early July, and since his return, he has regained that momentum. The veteran DH now has six hits in his 10 at-bats since his activation from the IL last week after going 2-for-3 with a walk in the on Sunday. Marte mi sed two weeks after receiving a gel injection for discomfort in his right knee. Hes been huge, manager Gregory Polanco Jersey Carlos Mendoza said before the victory. He continues to give us solid at-bats against lefties, righties. He goes down and mi sed a few days, and then he comes back and seems like he didnt mi s a beat. Starling Marte #6 of the New York Mets reacts after hitting a double in the top of the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 26, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Getty Images Explore More Marte entered play with a .262/.364/.412 slash line with four homers and 20 RBIs. In the starting lineup again Sunday, Marte reached base three times for the second straight day. Mendozas other option would have been to start Mark Vientos as the DH. I am going to try to keep [Marte] in the lineup, but at the same time, I am going to continue to monitor him, Mendoza said. Im going to continue to give him days off and get his feedback. Hes usually pretty honest with us, so well go game by game and series by series. Starling Marte #6, Juan Soto #22 and Ronny Mauricio #10 of the New York Mets celebrates in the dugout after Soto hit a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the seventh inning at Oracle Park on July 27, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Getty Images Paul Blackburn was sharp in a potential final rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse. The right-hander allowed one earned run on five hits with six strikeouts and one walk over 6 / innings. Blackburn, who is rehabbing a shoulder impingement, could next rejoin the team as a long reliever/sixth starter, but Mendoza indicated a decision wont be reached until at least Monday. 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! Edwin Daz extended his scorele s streak to 17 innings since June 6 by pitching a scorele s ninth Sunday. He loaded the bases on two walks and a hit batter but pitched out of trouble to earn his 23rd save in 25 chances this season. Mets pitcher Edwin Daz celebrates against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, July 27, 2025. AP The All-Star closer has allowed only one earned run over his past 32 appearances, owning a 4-0 record with 17 saves since April 23. Jose Siri, who has been sidelined since April with a fractured left tibia, still isnt close to resuming baseball activities, but its still expected he will play again this season, according to Mendoza. Siris workouts have consisted of running in a pool to strengthen the leg. Mitch Keller Jersey