Jason Bay was forced from Sunday's game with a bruised right forearm.

Mets manager Terry Collins indicated after Tuesday's game that he will likely experiment with Jason Bay and infield prospect Jordany Valdespin in center field now that Andres Torres is sidelined with a calf strain. Adam Loewen replaced Torres in Tuesday's game and Josh Satin is already slated to start in center on Wednesday, but Collins wants as many options as possible. Bay hasn't played center field since 2005 as a member of the Pirates while Valdespin has never played the position as a professional. Collins considers Scott Hairston as the primary alternative to Torres, but he's currently working his way back from an oblique strain. If both players are sidelined going into the season, it's likely they'll go with Loewen.

Jason Bay returned to action on Tuesday September 27.

Mets manager Terry Collins said Tuesday that Jason Bay (illness) is likely done for the season. Bay is dealing with some weakness due to his recent illness. While he played better down the stretch, the 33-year-old outfielder has been a massive disappointment over his first two seasons with the Mets, batting just .251 with a .723 OPS and 18 homers over 910 plate appearances. He is still owed $16 million each of the next two seasons and either a $17 million club option or $3 million buyout for 2014.

Jason Bay left Saturday's game after three innings due to the flu. Bay had missed the previous three games with the illness and evidently isn't all better. Consider him day-to-day.

Jason Bay (flu) is back in the Mets' starting lineup Friday night against the Phillies. Weather-permitting, of course. Bay has been sidelined since Sunday due to flu-like symptoms.

Jason Bay (flu) is out of the Mets' starting lineup for the third straight day Thursday. Bay is still suffering from flu-like symptoms, but should be good to go this weekend against the Phillies. Willie Harris will make another start in left field Thursday against the Cardinals.

Jason Bay is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Cardinals due to illness. Bay is scheduled to see a doctor, but should be good to go in the next day or two. Willie Harris will make the start in left field Tuesday and bat fifth against right-hander Edwin Jackson.

Jason Bay returned to action on Wednesday September 14.

Jason Bay (shoulder) is out of Tuesday's lineup. Bay has struggled with pain in his right shoulder, which becomes irritated when he dives for catches. He experienced discomfort Tuesday, so he will be given the night off. Lucas Duda and Willie Harris will man the corner outfield spots Tuesday. Consider Bay day-to-day.