Andres Torres, in his second game back after his DL stint, went 1-for-4 and drove in a run in the Mets' loss to the Astros on Tuesday.

Torres now has three hits and a pair of RBI in his two games back, and looks well worthy of a pickup for those looking for speed in deeper leagues. When Jason Bay returns from his injury, the Mets will be forced to make some difficult decisions on how to split the time in the outfield between Bay, Torres, Lucas Duda and Kirk Nieuwenhuis.

Andres Torres (calf) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Monday.

Torres will play in two more rehab games with Triple-A Buffalo and will rejoin the Mets in Houston if he doesn't have a setback. He's been out since aggravating a calf ailment on Opening Day.

Andres Torres (calf) went 0-for-4 on Tuesday in his second minor league rehab game with High-A St. Lucie.

Torres will play again Wednesday before taking the day off Thursday and resuming his rehab assignment Friday with a different affiliate. If all goes well, he should rejoin the Mets on Sunday in Houston.

Andres Torres (calf) is expected to rejoin the Mets early next week in Houston.

Torres will continue playing in minor league rehab games until then, trying to get his timing right at the plate and in the outfield. He went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases in a game at High-A St. Lucie on Monday.

Andres Torres (calf) went 3-for-4 with an RBI, two stolen bases and two runs scored Monday in his first minor league rehab game with High-A St. Lucie.

Torres is likely to spend a few days in the minors, but that he stole two bases is a sign that his calf is feeling good. The Mets will have an interesting decision to make once he's ready, as rookie Kirk Nieuwhenhuis has played well during his absence.

Andres Torres (calf) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with High-A St. Lucie.

Torres landed on the disabled list after aggravating a left calf strain on Opening Day. The Mets will likely bring him along slowly in order to avoid another setback. Kirk Nieuwenhuis will continue to start in center field for now.

Mets assistant general manager John Ricco said the team is taking it slow with Andres Torres (calf) because they don't want him to have a setback.

Torres originally hurt the calf in spring training and was rushed back to action, only to aggravate the ailment on Opening Day. He hit off a tee, took soft-toss swings and played catch Monday and will do the same thing Tuesday. It's not clear when he'll start running again, but a return before May, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, "seems unlikely."

Mets manager Terry Collins said Friday that Andres Torres (calf) hasn't yet resumed running.

Torres has begun tossing a baseball at the team's facility in Port St. Lucie, but it's pretty clear he won't be ready to return when he's eligible on April 21. Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Scott Hairston will continue to split playing time in center field for now.

Mets' manager Terry Collins said Monday that Andres Torres (calf) hasn't made any progress and will need a "bare minimum" of two weeks on the disabled list.

Torres was sidelined with a left calf sprain during spring training and aggravated the injury on Opening Day. The Mets figure to give him some extra recovery time to avoid another setback. Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Scott Hairston will split playing time in center field until he returns.

Mets placed OF Andres Torres on the 15-day disabled list with left calf strain.

Torres aggravated his left calf injury during Thursday's opener and will head down to Port St. Lucie on Friday to begin the rehab process. It's not clear how long he'll be out, but we're guessing it will probably be longer than the minimum 15 days. Scott Hairston figures to see the bulk of the playing time in center field during his absence, though Kirk Nieuwenhuis, who takes Torres' spot on the roster, could also get a shot.

Andres Torres will bat leadoff and play center field Tuesday against the Yankees.

As expected. The Mets are giving up the opportunity to backdate a potential disabled list stint by playing Torres in a Grapefruit League game, so they are taking the chance that he is fully recovered from his calf strain. Assuming he's 100 percent, Vinny Rottino will head down to the minors while Scott Hairston moves into a backup role.

Andres Torres (calf) will be ready for Opening Day.

Torres is scheduled to play in a Grapefruit League game Tuesday, meaning New York is forfeiting its option of placing him on the disabled list with a March retroactive date. The 34-year-old who batted just .221/.312/.330 with the Giants last season will start in center for the Mets, pushing Scott Hairston back to the bench.

Mets manager Terry Collins said Andres Torres (calf) ran "well" in a minor league game and the team hopes he'll be ready for Opening Day.

It's not a given, though, as the Mets are having Torres play in minor league games just in case they need to backdate a DL move. Scott Hairston would handle center field if Torres isn't ready.

Mets' manager Terry Collins said that Andres Torres (calf) felt "awkward" while taking four at-bats during a minor league game Friday.

The Mets originally hoped to have Torres play in a Grapefruit League game on Saturday, but they have now decided to keep him on the minor league side so they still have the ability to backdate a potential DL-stint. If he is unable to start the season on time, Scott Hairston would start in center field while Vinny Rottino would make the team as a right-handed bat off the bench.

Andres Torres (calf) is expected to be ready for Opening Day.

Torres hasn't played since March 20 due to a left calf strain, but the Mets are confident he's making progress. If he begins the season on the disabled list, Scott Hairston will likely start in center field while Vinny Rottino will make the team as a righty bat off the bench.

Andres Torres (calf) took batting practice Monday, but mainly tracked pitches.

Mets GM Sandy Alderson said over the weekend that it's "touch and go" whether Torres will avoid the disabled list to begin the season. Torres, for his part, said he felt good Monday. "There wasn't any tightness," he said.

Mets GM Sandy Alderson said that it's "touch and go" whether Andres Torres (calf) will avoid the disabled list.

Scott Hairston is scheduled to take batting practice Sunday for the first time since getting shut down with a strained left oblique. If both Torres and Hairston are not ready for Opening Day, Kirk Nieuwenhuis could be promoted from the 40-man roster. The Mets will carry a backup centerfielder and not rely on the likes of Adam Loewen and Mike Baxter.

Andres Torres (calf) estimates that he'll only need to miss a few days.

Torres suffered the injury jogging off the field during Tuesday's game. While he's optimistic he won't be sidelined for long, he admitted that he has never dealt with an injury like this before. Adam Loewen would likely play center field if he requires an extended absence.

Andres Torres was diagnosed with a left calf strain.

It's not known how long he'll be sidelined, but calf strains tend to linger. Center field depth is a real issue for the Mets right now, as Scott Hairston is currently working his way back from oblique strain. Adam Loewen figures to get plenty of looks for now.

Andres Torres left Tuesday's game against the Nationals with an apparent leg injury.

Torres appeared to suffer the injury jogging off the field after making an easy inning-ending catch in center field. Stay tuned for an update on his status.