Tue 3/13/12 11:28 AM

Ruben Tejada was scratched from Tuesday's Grapefruit League lineup due to a left groin strain. Omar Quintanilla will get the start at shortstop instead. The Mets aren't saying whether the injury is serious, but groin strains are usually more than a "day-to-day" thing. Tejada could miss more than a week of spring games, which may have a negative impact on his ability to get properly tuned up for the start of the regular season.