Murphy went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer against the Phillies on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Unfortunately, after Murphy and Michael Conforto hit homers to put the Mets up 5-0 in the first inning, the entire offense went to sleep, managing just three hits and no runs the rest of the way en route to a loss. He's now hit safely in 11 consecutive games, as Murph's closing out the season on a heater that's lifted his batting average from .271 to .284.

Murphy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

After clinching the NL East on Saturday, the Mets are rolling out backups at every position but left field and pitcher and Murphy is one of the players hitting the bench. Dilson Herrera will get the start at second base, batting seventh.

Murphy went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and two runs against the Reds on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets' offense has been slumping, but Murphy's not the one to blame -- he's on a seven-game hitting streak and a total of 17 base knocks (three of them homers) in his last 11 contests. He'll remain a lineup fixture down the stretch.

Murphy is out of the lineup Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

With the Marlins starting a lefty the Mets will opt for a righty-heavy lineup Wednesday. Juan Uribe will start at second base and hit cleanup.

Murphy is out of the lineup Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy will sit out Monday after going 5-for-15 at the plate over his last three games. The Mets will go with Juan Uribe at second base and Lucas Duda at first.

Murphy is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy went 0-for-12 over the previous three days, so manager Terry Collins decided to give him a mental break Thursday. Kelly Johnson will start at second base for the Mets on Thursday night.

Murphy (quad) will return to the lineup Monday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy's quad issue cost him each of the last three contests, but he did pinch hit in the seventh inning Sunday. He will now return to the lineup, batting third and playing first base for the Mets.

Murphy, who sat out Friday and Saturday with a strained quadriceps, grounded into a double play as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The hope prior to the game was that Murphy would be able to return to the Mets' lineup Monday. With him pinch-hitting Sunday, that thought looks like a fairly good likelihood of happening.

Murphy (quad) will sit out again Sunday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy's quad injury was considered mild, but the issue will cost him a third straight game Sunday. Wilmer Flores will receive the start at second base in his place, batting fourth for the Mets.

Murphy (quad) is out of the lineup again Saturday against the Marlins, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy continues to battle a minor quad injury that keeps him day-to-day, but he'll receive more rest Saturday. The Mets will give Juan Uribe the start at second base in his place.