Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer believes that the Indians could be a fit for Jason Bay this offseason. Hoynes is just dot-connecting, but Bay does have a history with manager Terry Francona and the Indians have a need in left field. Coming off his disastrous 2012, it remains to be seen what type of market develops for Bay. Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reported Wednesday that his preference is to sign with a West Coast team.

Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports that Jason Bay would prefer to sign with a West Coast team. Silverman notes that Bay wouldn't rule out a return to the Red Sox, but he's from western Canada and would understandably prefer to be on the West Coast. Of course, given how he flamed out with the Mets, he might not have a ton of options.

Mets released OF Jason Bay. Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that Bay will receive the $21 million remaining on his contract, including $16 million in 2013, $3 million on a buyout for 2013 and $2 million as part of a deferred signing bonus. Some thought Bay would at least make it to spring training with the club before a release was considered, but the Mets decided to pull the plug early and move on to other offseason planning. The 34-year-old was a complete disaster over three seasons with the Mets, batting just .234/.318/.369 with 26 homers and a .687 OPS. Both sides will be better off by turning the page.

Jason Bay (lower back) was available as a defensive replacement in Friday's game against the Braves.

Jason Bay returned to action on Friday September 28.

Jason Bay is out of the Mets' starting lineup on Tuesday night because of a stiff back. The Mets are calling him "day-to-day." Bay is batting just .155/.231/.294 in 67 games played this season.

Mike Puma of the New York Post was told by a team source that there's "zero" chance the Mets will release Jason Bay or ask him to compete for a job during spring training. Bay has a .233/.317/.369 batting line, 26 homers and a .686 OPS in 285 games with the Mets and is still owed another $19 million (including a $3 million buyout) in 2013, but the club isn't ready to release him like they did with Luis Castillo and Oliver Perez back in 2011. There's a small chance they could find a trade partner, though they would likely have to take back another undesirable contract in return. The Mets have plenty of uncertainty in their outfield at the moment, so the most likely scenario is that he is on the Opening Day roster next year, even if he's just a part-time player.

Jason Bay blasted a two-run homer, providing plenty of support for R.A. Dickey as the Mets topped the Marlins 4-2 on Saturday afternoon in New York. The two-run shot off Mark Buehrle in the second inning was Bay's only hit in four trips to the plate on the day. He's had quite the train-wreck of a season, hitting an impossible .155/.231/.294 with eight homers and 20 RBI in just 187 at-bats.

Jason Bay blasted a first inning grand slam, powered the Mets to a 5-1 victory over Mark Buehrle and the Marlins on Sunday. Bay finished the afternoon 2-for-4. He's struggled through another injury plagued season, hitting a disappointing .160/.242/.302 with seven homers and 18 RBI over 162 at-bats. The 33-year-old outfielder carries very little value in most fantasy formats these days.

Mets manager Terry Collins told reporters Tuesday that Jason Bay is no longer the Mets' everyday left fielder. Bay is batting just .154 with a .533 OPS in 40 games played this season. He should still get semi-regular playing time, but it will be in a platoon situation. The 33-year-old carries almost no fantasy value.