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Johan Santana, SP, New York MetsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMets | Santana update The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (elbow) expects to have his normal winter throwing program. Mets | Reyes, Santana removed from DL CBSSports.com reports the New York Mets removed SS Jose Reyes (hamstring) and SP Johan Santana (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, Oct. 14. Mets | Santana confident he will be ready The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (elbow) said he feels better after undergoing surgery, and is confident he will be ready for Spring Training next year. He said he didn't notice the bone chips in his arm while pitching in games, but he thinks his injury affected his mechanics and velocity. Santana said he had trouble finishing his pitches, which occasionally caused his fastball to ride over the middle of the plate and his changeup to cut in rather than fade away. He said he normally starts his offseason workouts in January, but will likely begin a little earlier to make sure his arm is fine. Mets | Surgeries for Santana, Perez go well Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SPs Johan Santana (elbow) and Oliver Perez (knee) both underwent successful surgeries Tuesday, Sept. 1. Santana had multiple bone fragments removed from his left elbow, and Perez had scar tissue removed from the patella tendon in his right knee. Mets | Santana, Perez to undergo surgery Tuesday Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SPs Johan Santana (elbow) and Oliver Perez (knee) will both undergo surgery Tuesday, Sept. 1. Santana will have bone chips removed from his left elbow, and Perez will have scar tissue removed from the patella tendon in his left knee. Both pitchers are expected to be ready for Spring Training next year. Mets | Santana to undergo surgery SI.com's Jon Heyman reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (elbow) will undergo arthroscopic elbow surgery and miss the rest of the season. He needs bone chips cleaned out of his throwing elbow but is expected to be ready for the 2010 season. Mets | Santana not expected to need major surgery Updating previous reports ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports sources say New York Mets SP Johan Santana (elbow) isn't expected to have an injury that would require Tommy John surgery. Mets | Santana to have an MRI Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (elbow) will have an MRI on his left elbow. Mets | Teammates expect Santana to require surgery on elbow Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets players said Monday, Aug. 24, they expect SP Johan Santana (elbow) will require surgery on his left elbow to repair whatever injury scratched him from his scheduled start Tuesday, Aug. 25. OF Jeff Francoeur said Santana "can get it looked at now and be two months ahead by Spring Training." Francoeur acknowledged his conversation with Santana and the likelihood of surgery, but no team officials have confirmed that. Mets | Santana to see doctor Tuesday Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (elbow) will have his elbow examined by doctors Tuesday, Aug. 25. Manager Jerry Manuel said he was "terribly concerned." Mets | Santana scratched from next start ESPN.com reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (elbow) has been scratched from his next scheduled start against the Florida Marlins Tuesday, Aug. 25, with soreness in his elbow. Manager Jerry Manuel said he did not know the extent of Santana's injury. Mets | Santana the loser Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (13-9) allowed nine hits and three runs in seven erratic innings to lose to the Atlanta Braves Thursday, Aug. 20. He is 1-5 in eight starts against the Braves this year. Santana has given up at least three runs in four of his last six starts. Mets | Johan fined The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana was fined for throwing a pitch behind San Francisco Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval and hitting Giants C Bengie Molina Saturday, Aug. 15. Mets | Johan throws a gem The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana allowed a run on five hits, two walks and fanned four in eight innings to beat the San Diego Padres Sunday, Aug. 9. Mets | Santana saddled with no-decision after rough outing The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana allowed five runs and nine hits in eight innings Tuesday, Aug. 4, in a no-decision against the St. Louis Cardinals. He is 3-1 with a 2.52 ERA in his last five starts. Mets | Santana sharp Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (12-8) struck out eight and walked one in seven sharp innings for the win over the Colorado Rockies Thursday, July 30. He gave up just four hits in the game. Santana finished 3-2 with a 1.82 ERA in five starts in July. Mets | Santana suffers loss Friday New York Mets SP Johan Santana allowed five runs on 12 hits over 6 2/3 innings Friday, July 24, against the Houston Astros, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out three, falling to 11-8 on the season. Mets | Santana picks up win Saturday Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana pitched seven scoreless innings Saturday, July 18, to pick up his 11th win of the season. He allowed five hits while striking out five batters and walking two. Mets | Second-half rotation set Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Mets have set their starting rotation for the second half of the season. SP Oliver Perez will start against the Atlanta Braves Thursday, July 16, followed by SP Mike Pelfrey, SP Johan Santana, SP Fernando Nieve and SP Livan Hernandez. Mets | Santana not used in All-Star Game ESPN.com reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana didn't pitch in the All-Star Game. Mets | Hoping Johan isn't used in All-Star Game The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets are hoping SP Johan Santana isn't used in the All-Star Game after pitching Saturday, July 11. Mets | Santana earns win Saturday New York Mets SP Johan Santana allowed five hits over seven scoreless innings Saturday, July 11, against the Cincinnati Reds, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out five, improving to 10-7 on the season. Mets | Santana loses Sunday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana allowed two earned runs over seven innings Sunday, July 5, as he lost to the Philadelphia Phillies. Santana gave up three hits and two walks while striking out three in the game. He now holds a 9-7 record on the season. Mets | Four players named to All-Star team New York Mets OF Carlos Beltran, CL Francisco Rodriguez, SP Johan Santana and 3B David Wright have been named to the National League All-Star team, according to MLB.com. Beltran and Wright were voted into the starting lineup. Mets | Santana finishes bad month of June The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana gave up six runs, five of them earned, in over six innings Tuesday, June 30, against the Milwaukee Brewers. He finished with a 6.19 ERA for the month of June, his worst since becoming a full-time starter with the Minnesota Twins in 2004. Mets | Santana solid Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (9-5) gave up two runs (one earned) and seven hits in seven innings to earn the win over the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, June 25. It was his first win in three starts and he lowered his ERA to 3.08 on the year. He struck out three in the game, his fourth straight start with three strikeouts or fewer. Mets | Santana solid in start Saturday Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana allowed two runs on three hits in 7 1/3 innings Saturday, June 20, but suffered his fifth loss of the season. He struck out three batters and walked three in the game. Santana has struck out only 11 batters in his last four starts. Mets | Santana to make next start Bart Hubbuch, of the New York Post, reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (finger) threw a pain-free bullpen session Wednesday, June 17, and will make his next start Saturday, June 20, against the Tampa Bay Rays. Pitching coach Dan Warthen said Santana changed his grip and lowered his arm angle during his bullpen session. "I thought he was excellent -- vintage Johan," Warthen said. "I think we have most everything figured out. He got his deception back and his velocity back, and I'm expecting very good things [in Santana's next start]." Mets | Santana struggling with location The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana said his location was off in his last start against the New York Yankees, and that his knee was not a factor. He plans to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, June 17, in which he will work on improving the location of his pitches. "Just work on my mechanics and try to locate the pitches better. That's what I have to focus on. The last couple of games, we're missing the location of the pitches," Santana said. Mets | Say Santana's knee is fine Bart Hubbuch, of the New York Post, reports the New York Mets have strongly denied rumors that SP Johan Santana's (knee, finger, back) knee is bothering him. The team has insisted that the only injuries bothering Santana are the blister on his middle finger and some minor back soreness. Mets | Santana's knee bothering him? Bart Hubbuch, of the New York Post, reports former New York Mets pitching coach Rick Peterson said he has heard rumors that SP Johan Santana's (knee) surgically repaired knee has been bothering him and is contributing to his recent struggles. Santana has a 6.50 ERA in his last six starts and has seen a noticeable drop in his velocity. His radar readings on Sunday, June 14, were mostly in the high 80-mph range. Mets | Santana bothered by a blister Updating previous reports, the New York Times' Jack Curry reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (finger) has been bothered by a blister on his right middle finger since late May. Mets | Santana has worst start of his career Sunday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana had the worst start of his career Sunday, June 14, when the Mets lost 15-0 to the New York Yankees. Santana, who fell to 8-4 on the season, allowed a career-high nine earned runs off nine hits and two walks over three-plus innings pitched. Santana admitted to having back problems a month ago, but he said now he feels OK. However, his velocity was down Sunday as his fastball was down to around 89-90 mph. Pitching coach Dan Warthen said Santana's arm feels good and added, "We just have to find out what the delivery issue is right now." Warthen said Santana had a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand that healed a few starts ago. Warthen said, "Since that's healed, that's when the ball started cutting, so I just wonder if he has changed his grip by accident in some way." Mets | Santana will not be disciplined The Associated Press reports the New York Mets have no plans to discipline SP Johan Santana for ignoring a bunt sign Tuesday, June 9. Mets | Santana suffers rare four-homer start The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana tied his career high Tuesday, June 9, by allowing four home runs for only the second time in 221 major league starts, allowing drives to 1B Ryan Howard, OF Raul Ibanez, SS Jimmy Rollins and 2B Chase Utley. Ibanez's drive was just the 10th ever off Santana on an 0-2 pitch. Mets | Santana strikes out 11 in win The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (7-2) struck out 11 and walked six against the Washington Nationals Wednesday, May 27. He threw a season-high 120 pitches while giving up three runs and three hits. Mets | Santana wins Friday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (6-2) allowed two earned runs and six hits while striking out eight against the Boston Red Sox Friday, May 22, to earn the win. Mets | Santana allows six runs Saturday Janie McCauley, of The Associated Press, reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana allowed six runs on 11 hits on seven innings Saturday, May 16, for his fifth win of the season. He struck out seven batters and walked one in the game. It was only the second time in his career that Santana has allowed 11 hits in a game. Mets | Santana surrenders two unearned runs Monday Sports Network reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana gave up just two runs, neither earned, on seven hits with six strikeouts and a walk in 6 1/3 innings Monday, May 11, against the Atlanta Braves. Santana's ERA was lowered to 0.78. Mets | Santana dominant Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana struck out 10 in seven innings in a win over the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, May 6. He lowered his ERA to 0.91 with the effort. Mets | Santana named NL Pitcher of the Month Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana was named the National League Pitcher of the Month for the month of April. He went 3-1 with a 1.10 ERA in April. Mets | Santana continues dominance Friday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana struck out 10 hitters in six innings to earn the win against the Washington Nationals Friday, April 24. It was the 45th time in his career in which he has had double-digit strikeouts in a game. Mets | Santana throws seven scoreless innings Saturday New York Mets SP Johan Santana hurled seven scoreless innings Saturday, April 18, against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to The Associated Press. He allowed five hits and struck out seven, improving to 2-1 on the year. Mets | Santana strikes out 13 in loss to Florida The Newark Star-Ledger's Brian Costa reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana had 13 strikeouts and allowed no earned runs in seven innings Sunday, April 12, but the Florida Marlins scored two runs after OF Daniel Murphy's second-inning error and went on to beat the Mets, 2-1. Santana's 13 Ks were the most he has thrown in a Mets uniform and his most since striking out a career-high 17 against the Texas Rangers on Aug. 19, 2007. Mets | Sheffield could start in right field Wednesday Updating previous reports, New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel said it is unlikely that OF Gary Sheffield will start in right field Sunday, April 12, against the Florida Marlins, according to Brian Costa of The Newark Star-Ledger. SP Johan Santana is scheduled to pitch in that game, and Manuel said he would rather err offensively than defensively when Santana pitches, meaning the team feels OF Ryan Church's glove would be of more value than Sheffield's bat. Sheffield is more likely to see his first start in the field Wednesday, April 15, against the San Diego Padres. Mets | Santana solid Monday Joe Kay, of The Associated Press, reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana earned the win against the Cincinnati Reds Monday, April 6, going 5 2/3 innings. He has gone 18 straight starts without suffering a loss. Mets | Santana pitching Monday MLB.com reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana opens the 2009 season by pitching Monday, April 6, against the Cincinnati Reds. Mets | Santana looks good Friday Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana gave up four hits and just one run while striking out six in seven innings against the Washington Nationals Friday, March 27. Mets | Santana sparkles Sunday Bart Hubbuch, of the New York Post, reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (elbow) gave up just one run and two hits in five solid innings Sunday, March 22. He is likely to receive one more spring start before he takes the mound for Opening Day April 6. Mets | Johan thinks WBC would work better in the fall ESPN.com reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana said the World Baseball Classic would work better in the fall after the World Series. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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