The Mets will not tender a contract to OF Andres Torres. An expected move, as Torres was set to get a slight raise in arbitration from the $2.7 million salary that he earned in 2012. The Mets have expressed interest in bringing him back as a lesser rate, but he's probably best utilized as a fourth outfielder and backup center fielder at this point.

Even though the Mets plan on non-tendering Andres Torres, they are still open to bringing the outfielder back at a discounted rate. If they chose to go to arbitration, Torres would be due a slight raise on the $2.7 million that he earned in 2012. It's speculated they'd be interested in bringing him back for roughly half that rate, and perhaps as a bench bat.

Adam Rubin of ESPN New York speculates that the Mets will non-tender Andres Torres this winter. It's not all that surprising. Torres made $2.7 million this season and is due to get a raise this winter through arbitration. The Mets will likely look for an alternative in center field via the trade market.

Andres Torres (knee) finished 0-for-3 with a walk in his return to action Sunday against the Braves. Torres sat out of Saturday's game due to a left knee contusion. It was never a major concern for the Mets.

Andres Torres returned to action on Sunday September 9.

Andres Torres (knee) is not in the Mets' lineup Saturday against the Braves. Torres was diagnosed with a left knee contusion Friday and is day-to-day. Jordany Valdespin will continue to replace him in center field. The Mets' other lineup changes have Ruben Tejada returning for the first time since his four strikeout game Wednesday, and Josh Thole starting for Kelly Shoppach.

Andres Torres was diagnosed with a bruised left knee. Torres hurt the knee when he stumbled while making a running catch in the second inning. He's considered day-to-day.

Andres Torres has left Friday's game with an apparent injury after making a nice running catch in the right-center field gap. Torres tried to slide to a stop, but ended up bouncing awkwardly on his right knee. Jordany Valdespin replaced him in center field.

Andres Torres missed the cycle by a single and drove in three runs against the Marlins on Thursday. Torres' best game of the year. He walked in his first plate appearance, so he never had a chance to go for the cycle after collecting a double, a homer and a triple in his following three at-bats. He entered with 10 doubles, three triples and one homer in 237 at-bats on the season.

Andres Torres (hand) is back in the Mets' starting lineup on Thursday against the Giants. Torres missed two starts because of soreness in his right hand. He is batting .237/.351/.320 this season.