Mets manager Terry Collins expects Jason Bay (concussion) to be out longer than seven days. "I don't know how long it's going to be, but my guess is that it'll certainly take a little bit of time," Collins said. "We're just going to bide our time and see how he comes out here in the next few days and see how he feels." Bay suffered his second concussion in less than two years Friday and was placed on the 7-day DL. The Mets activated Justin Turner to replace him on the roster.

Jason Bay is in the Mets' lineup Friday. Bay was activated from the DL Wednesday, but this will be his first start after a sinus infection and an adverse reaction to an antibiotics knocked him out the last two days. He was batting .240/.316/.460 with three homers and five RBI in 57 plate appearances prior to suffering a non-displaced fractured rib while attempting to make a diving catch on April 23.

Jason Bay was scratched from Thursday's game against the Nationals due to flu-like symptoms. Scott Hairston will play left field and bat sixth. Bay hasn't appeared in a major league game since April 23. He was activated from the disabled list Wednesday but has battling an illness for most of this week.

Jason Bay (rib) is expected to return from the disabled list Wednesday. Bay, who had his return pushed back due to illness, went 0-for-3 with a walk while playing left field Tuesday in a rehab game with High-A St. Lucie. The 33-year-old has been sidelined since April 23 with a non-displaced fractured rib, but he's expected to reclaim his starting left field job. It's not clear who he'll replace on the active roster.

Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports that Jason Bay (rib) will play left field for High-A St. Lucie on Tuesday. Bay was originally expected to be activated for Tuesday's series opener against the Nationals, but he was scratched from Monday's rehab game due to illness. Out since April 23 with a non-displaced fractured rib, Bay is expected to rejoin the Mets later this week.

Updating a previous item, Jason Bay will not return from the disabled list Tuesday. Bay was originally expected to be activated for Tuesday's series opener against the Nationals, but he was scratched from his rehab game Monday due to illness. Look for him to rejoin the Mets later this week.

Updating a previous item, Jason Bay (rib) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday.

Manager Terry Collins confirmed Jason Bay (rib) is on track to return to the Mets on Friday. If all goes as planned, Bay will be used as the designated hitter during interleague games this weekend. The 33-year-old has been out since April 23 with a non-displaced fractured rib. He is expected to play left field for High-A St. Lucie on Monday.

Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports that Jason Bay (rib) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Saturday with High-A St. Lucie. Bay, who is currently working his way back from a non-displaced fractured rib, has been playing in extended spring training games this week. Barring any setbacks, the 33-year-old should be ready to rejoin the Mets as a DH next weekend against the Yankees.

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson indicated Friday that Jason Bay (rib) could return from the disabled list within a week. Bay has served as the DH in extended spring training games this week and is likely close to going out on a rehab assignment. The veteran outfielder has been sidelined since suffering a non-displaced fractured rib on April 23. He's expected to get his starting left field job back upon his return.