Reyes hitting full stride with bat after DL stint

The Mets are lucky the Yankees already have a future Hall of Famer at shortstop. Otherwise, Jose Reyes might consider switching boroughs when his contract is up, based on his incredible success in the Bronx.

Reyes accounted for all of the Mets' offense in yesterday's 5-3 loss with a pair of home runs off Phil Hughes. He has hit safely in 10 straight road games at new/old Yankee Stadium with two doubles, five homers and 15 RBIs dating to July 1, 2006.

Reyes also extended his hitting streak to 11 games and is batting .438 (21-for-48) with three doubles, a triple, four homers and seven RBIs in that period. It's safe to say that Reyes is at full speed after his DL stint.

"Yes, there's no doubt in my mind," Reyes said. "The first month and a half was tough for me, but I got everything back."

Ryota shakes off rust

Ryota Igarashi worked the eighth inning, allowing a leadoff walk to Alex Rodriguez and Robinson Cano's 400-foot double, a catchable drive that Angel Pagan lost in the sun. But he retired the next three batters, including a strikeout of Curtis Granderson with a 95-mph fastball.

Igarashi said he threw only one splitter and intends to use more of his curveball as he works to earn Jerry Manuel's faith. Before Saturday, he had a 21.60 ERA in seven games since returning from the DL May 23.

Trainer's room

Oliver Perez threw roughly 70 pitches Friday in a simulated game in Port St. Lucie, Fla. GM Omar Minaya said it was a "good outing," but there still is no timetable for him to begin a rehab assignment . . . Luis Castillo is eligible to come off the DL. "He's getting better,'' Minaya said, "but we don't want to aggravate [his two bruised feet]."