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Ruben Tejada | Shortstop

Team: New York Mets
Age / DOB:  (23) / 10/27/1989
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 162
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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According to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News, the Mets have discussed demoting Ike Davis, Ruben Tejada, and Jordany Valdespin.
Davis doesn't come as a big surprise given his miserable slump, but Tejada has also been a major disappointment while Valdespin hasn't produced enough to be worth the distraction his presence causes on the roster. The Mets still see Davis and Tejada as potential long-term pieces, so any decision will be made with careful consideration about their development. May 21 - 9:35 AM
Source: New York Daily News

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Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

Ruben Tejada delivered a go-ahead RBI single in a 7-5 win over the Braves in 10 innings on Friday.

The single drove in Jordany Valdespin, who reached on a two-out walk and stole second base to get into scoring position. Tejada is hitting .333 (12-for-36) over his last nine games and has begun to get more looks out of the leadoff spot. Unfortunately, he doesn't offer enough pop or speed to be all that useful in mixed fantasy leagues.
May 3 - 11:19 PM
Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

Ruben Tejada will bat leadoff for the first time this season Tuesday against the Dodgers.

There's a chance this could become a regular occurrence against left-handed pitching. Collin Cowgill has batted leadoff against some southpaws this season, but he's hitting eighth Tuesday.
Related: Collin Cowgill
Source: Eric Stephen on Twitter
Apr 23 - 2:48 PM
Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

Ruben Tejada is not in Saturday's lineup against the Nationals.

Tejada suffered an ankle/foot injury in Friday's game and should be considered day-to-day. Justin Turner is playing shortstop and leading off in his absence.
Related: Justin Turner
Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter
Apr 20 - 11:52 AM
Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

Ruben Tejada will remain the Mets' starting shortstop despite his recent defensive struggles.

Tejada has made six errors in 13 games this season, and four of them have been on throws. "He’s putting a lot of pressure on himself," teammate David Wright said Wednesday. "You can just tell he’s thinking about a lot of things instead of just playing. The ones that are reactionary plays, he’s fine with. It’s the one’s he’s got to think about. I’ve been there. Everybody has been there."
Source: New York Post
Apr 18 - 8:45 AM
Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

Ruben Tejada contributed a two-run double, a sac fly and a walk Friday against the Cardinals.

Tejada's miserable spring (he's batting .098) ensures that he'll open the season at the bottom of the Mets lineup, but given the poor alternatives, it'd be no surprise to see him hitting first before too long.
Mar 29 - 4:47 PM
Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

Ruben Tejada went 0-for-4 and committed an error at shortstop Friday versus the Braves.

With just three hits in 26 at-bats since returning from a strained quad, Tejada is having himself a rough spring. He's hurting his chances of keeping a spot in the top of the order, though he fits just fine there after posting OPBs of .360 and .333 the last two seasons.
Mar 15 - 3:52 PM
Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

Ruben Tejada (quad) returned to the Mets' lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Tejada missed two days with a right quad injury, but it was never a major concern. The Mets have cleared him to return to game action.
Source: ESPN New York
Feb 27 - 9:12 AM
Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

Ruben Tejada (quad) is expected to return to Grapefruit League action on Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Tejada was scratched on Monday night because of a cramp in his right quad. It was never a major concern.
Source: ESPN New York
Feb 26 - 4:12 PM
Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

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.
Related: Brandon Hicks
Source: Kevin Burkhardt on Twitter
Feb 25 - 4:36 PM
Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

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 stolen bases in 114 games last season while posting a weak .289/.333/.351 batting line, so some more speed would be a welcome development from a fantasy perspective.
Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter
Feb 4 - 2:11 PM
Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

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.
Wed, Sep 26, 2012 10:07:00 PM
Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

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.
Related: Fred Lewis, Justin Turner
Source: New York Mets on Twitter
Tue, Sep 18, 2012 04:02:00 PM
Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

Ruben Tejada struck out all four times he was up and committed his 10th error Wednesday against the Cardinals.

A rough game for a very solid youngster, but at least it came in a victory. Tejada entered with a .297 average and 61 strikeouts in 90 games this season.
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 05:37:00 PM
Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

Ruben Tejada had a nice night at the plate Tuesday against the Rockies, going 2-for-4 with a run scored.

Tejada was the only Mets batter to achieve a multi-hit game in the loss. He's now hitting a cool .310 on the season, though his utter lack of both speed and power makes him a tough play in most fantasy formats.
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 09:59:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1John Buck
2Anthony Recker
1B1Ike Davis
2B1Daniel Murphy
2Justin Turner
SS1Ruben Tejada
3B1David Wright
LF1Lucas Duda
CF1Rick Ankiel
2Juan Lagares
3Jordany Valdespin
RF1Marlon Byrd
2Mike Baxter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jon Niese
2Matt Harvey
3Shaun Marcum
4Dillon Gee
5Jeremy Hefner
6Jenrry Mejia
7Johan Santana
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Bobby Parnell
2Frank Francisco
3Brandon Lyon
4Scott Atchison
5LaTroy Hawkins
6Jeurys Familia
7Scott Rice
8Robert Carson
9Greg Burke
10Collin McHugh