Ruben Tejada was scratched from Monday's lineup due to a cramp in his right quad.

Mets manager Terry Collins anticipates that he'll only have to miss a day or two. Brandon Hicks will start in his place at shortstop Monday.

Ruben Tejada told reporters on Monday afternoon that he is hoping to steal more bases this season.

Tejada worked with former teammate Jose Reyes this winter on his base-stealing skills. The 23-year-old shortstop tallied just four steals in 114 games last season while posting a weak .289/.333/.351 batting line.

Ruben Tejada went 4-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.

Tejada singled in runs in the fourth and sixth and also stole his fourth base of the season. The shortstop has provided little pop this year for the Mets, slugging just .358 with one home run, but he's managed to bat .296 from the top of the order.

Ruben Tejada is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Phillies.

Tuesday's forecast isn't all that promising, so the game might not be played anyway. Justin Turner is slated to start at shortstop Tuesday while Fred Lewis is penciled in to bat leadoff and play right field.

Ruben Tejada is not in the Mets' lineup Sunday.

He's getting a breather after starting 22 straight games. Tejada is sporting a nice .312/.355/.385 batting line in 75 games this season.

Ruben Tejada had a strong night at the plate in Saturday's loss to the Braves, going 2-for-4 with a double, run scored and RBI.

Tejada just continues to hit, now hitting a blistering .321 on the season with a homer and 19 RBI. While he offers very little in the power or speed departments, he can still be an asset with his plus average and strong runs scored totals as a middle infielder in most fantasy formats.

Ruben Tejada went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Giants.

He took Matt Cain deep in the first. Tejada's first blast of the season was his first since September 5, 2010. He has two career home runs in 234 major-league games. Adam Dunn, he is not, but Tejada's .319/.364/.391 slash makes him useful for NL-only league purposes.

Ruben Tejada (ankle) is back in the Mets' starting lineup Wednesday against the Nationals.

Tejada sat out Tuesday's game after being spiked in the right ankle on Monday. It shouldn't be a concern moving forward.

Ruben Tejada went 4-for-5 with a double and an RBI against the Dodgers on Friday.

Tejada went 2-for-12 in his first three games off the DL, but he's 8-for-15 in the last three. There's not enough speed or power here to make Tejada much of an asset as a fantasy shortstop, but with his average up to .318, he's certainly been a nice player for the Mets thus far.

Ruben Tejada (quad) is expected to move his rehab assignment Thursday to Triple-A Buffalo.

Tejada has been sidelined since early May with a quad strain, but this is obviously notable progress. He's already had a couple setbacks, so the Mets aren't likely to rush him back.

Updating a previous item, Ruben Tejada (quad) will begin his rehab assignment Monday at Triple-A Buffalo.

His timetable for returning is still a bit of a moving target, but it's at least a sign that he's headed in the right direction. Tejada has been on the disabled list since May 7 with a right quad strain.

Ruben Tejada (quad) is expected to begin his rehab assignment Monday.

He participated in running drills Friday but has been limited to light jogging since aggravating his right quad injury during a rehab game last week. The timetable for his return is still a moving target, but early-July is a possibility.

Mets manager Terry Collins revealed after Tuesday's game that Ruben Tejada (quad) is being pulled off his rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo.

Tejada left his rehab game on Tuesday after aggravating his right quad injury. He'll head to the team's complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida and it's anyone's guess when he'll be ready to return.

Ruben Tejada left Tuesday's rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo after aggravating his right quad injury.

No word yet on how severe the aggravation is, but we'll pass along word when we get it. Tejada had been slated to return this weekend, but that obviously won't happen now.

Ruben Tejada (quad) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Buffalo.

Tejada is scripted for five innings Monday and Tuesday, seven innings Wednesday and a full game Thursday. Manager Terry Collins said he expects Tejada to be activated from the disabled list for Friday's game against the Yankees.

Ruben Tejada (quad) has been cleared to participate in running exercises.

Tejada was in New York for treatment earlier this week, and is likely to be sent on a brief minor league rehab assignment. Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said it's realistic he could be back within the week.

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Friday that it's realistic Ruben Tejada (quad) could be back within the week.

Good news. Tejada has been in New York this week to get treatment on his injured right quad, but this would suggest that he's making progress. Look for him to go out on a brief minor league rehab assignment soon.

Ruben Tejada will remain in New York through Friday to get treatment on his injured right quad.

Tejada was examined Tuesday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan after experiencing some lingering tenderness while attempting to run over the weekend. If he makes progress over the next couple of days, he'll return to the Mets' complex in Florida in order to continue his rehab. The Mets originally hoped to have Tejada back from the disabled list this weekend, but that's clearly not happening now.

Ruben Tejada is currently having his injured right quad examined in New York.

Tejada's rehab process has taken a little longer than initially expected, as he was shut down from running over the weekend due to some lingering tenderness in his quad. He was able to serve as the DH on Monday in an extended spring training game, but that he was sent back to New York doesn't exactly paint the picture of someone who is close to returning.

Ruben Tejada (quad) served as the designated hitter in an extended spring training game Monday.

Tejada was originally expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday, but his progress has slowed a bit due to some lingering tenderness in his right quad. It's not clear when he'll be ready to play the field.