The Mets will not tender a contract to OF Andres Torres.

An expected move, as Torres was set to get a slight raise in arbitration from the $2.7 million salary that he earned in 2012. The Mets have expressed interest in bringing him back as a lesser rate, but he's probably best utilized as a fourth outfielder and backup center fielder at this point.

Even though the Mets plan on non-tendering Andres Torres, they are still open to bringing the outfielder back at a discounted rate.

If they chose to go to arbitration, Torres would be due a slight raise on the $2.7 million that he earned in 2012. It's speculated they'd be interested in bringing him back for roughly half that rate, and perhaps as a bench bat.

Adam Rubin of ESPN New York speculates that the Mets will non-tender Andres Torres this winter.

It's not all that surprising. Torres made $2.7 million this season and is due to get a raise this winter through arbitration. The Mets will likely look for an alternative in center field via the trade market.

Andres Torres (knee) finished 0-for-3 with a walk in his return to action Sunday against the Braves.

Torres sat out of Saturday's game due to a left knee contusion. It was never a major concern for the Mets.

Andres Torres returned to action on Sunday September 9.

Andres Torres (knee) is not in the Mets' lineup Saturday against the Braves.

Torres was diagnosed with a left knee contusion Friday and is day-to-day. Jordany Valdespin will continue to replace him in center field. The Mets' other lineup changes have Ruben Tejada returning for the first time since his four strikeout game Wednesday, and Josh Thole starting for Kelly Shoppach.

Andres Torres was diagnosed with a bruised left knee.

Torres hurt the knee when he stumbled while making a running catch in the second inning. He's considered day-to-day.

Andres Torres has left Friday's game with an apparent injury after making a nice running catch in the right-center field gap.

Torres tried to slide to a stop, but ended up bouncing awkwardly on his right knee. Jordany Valdespin replaced him in center field.

Andres Torres missed the cycle by a single and drove in three runs against the Marlins on Thursday.

Torres' best game of the year. He walked in his first plate appearance, so he never had a chance to go for the cycle after collecting a double, a homer and a triple in his following three at-bats. He entered with 10 doubles, three triples and one homer in 237 at-bats on the season.

Andres Torres (hand) is back in the Mets' starting lineup on Thursday against the Giants.

Torres missed two starts because of soreness in his right hand. He is batting .237/.351/.320 this season.

Andres Torres returned to action on Wednesday August 1.

Andres Torres returned to action on Friday July 13.

Andres Torres (back) confirmed he'll return after the All-Star break.

Torres missed four games with lower back soreness. He's batting just .201/.323/.284 this season and will continue to split time with Kirk Nieuwenhuis when healthy.

Andres Torres (back) is not expected to be available Sunday but hopes to be ready for the start of the second half.

Torres hasn't played since Wednesday due to a sore back. He's batting just .201/.323/.284 this season for the Mets.

Andres Torres (back) said he expects to return after the All-Star break.

Torress is day-to-day with back soreness, but won't need a stint on the disabled list. Kirk Nieuwenhuis will get the majority of starts in center field while he's sidelined.

Andres Torres is unavailable Thursday due to a back injury.

The exact nature of the injury isn't yet known, but Mike Kerwick of the Bergen Record writes that Mets manager Terry Collins "sounds concerned." Kirk Nieuwenhuis (hand) is back in the starting lineup Thursday and should see most of the playing time in center field while he's sidelined.

Andres Torres went 3-for-5 with a pair of runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Rays.

It was just his third start in the last week, as Jason Bay's return has crowded the Mets' outfield. Torres is batting just .221 on the year despite the nice night. He should continue to receive a few starts per week.

Andres Torres' wife gave birth at 6:30 a.m. ET on Monday, which is why he's not in the lineup Monday afternoon.

Torres has struggled mightily at the plate this season, but Monday's absence is not related to under-performance. Scott Hairston is starting in center field in his place.

Andres Torres is not in Tuesday's lineup.

Just a day of rest for Torres, who is hitting just .058 (2-for-34) over his last 10 games. Kirk Nieuwenhuis will start in his place in center field and bat second while Mike Baxter plays left and bats leadoff.

Andres Torres continued his hot-hitting since returning from his DL stint, going 3-for-4 with an RBI against the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Torres raised his average to .333 (6-for-18) with the strong performance, and is making his case to be moved up to the top of the Mets lineup. He may not duplicate his strong 2010 season with the Giants, but he's still well worth owning in deeper mixed leagues for his speed potential.