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Johan Santana

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Contract: Signed through 2014

  • Height: 6-0
  • Weight: 207 lbs
  • Born: Mar 13, 1979

  • Debut: April 3, 2000

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September 1, 2009

Newsday is reporting that Mets' ace Johan Santana underwent successful surgery to remove multiple bone fragments from his pitching elbow on Tuesday. Santana is expected to make a full recovery before next season.

Our View:

There wasn't much concern here, but it is still good for the Mets to hear that nothing went wrong with their $21 MM man. He should be 100 percent for next season, and there is no reason to question whether or not he will return to form.

August 31, 2009

Johan Santana is slated to undergo his season-ending elbow surgery to remove bone chips on Tuesday, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

The ace hurler is expected to be ready to go for spring training, barring a setback in his recovery. He has four guaranteed years left on his contract with the Mets, and is owed $21MM in 2010.

August 25, 2009

Johan Santana apparently only needs arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow, though he will miss the rest of 2009, according to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman.

Our View:

Of course, this is just more bad news for the Mets, but it strangely feels like good news since he doesn't need Tommy John ligament replacement surgery like originally feared. This now makes it eight former All-Stars to hit the disabled list for the Mets this season, a simply astounding number.

August 25, 2009

Despite speculation to the contrary, the New York Mets do not believe ace Johan Santana will need reconstructive surgery on his pitching elbow, according to ESPN.

Our View:

The still will not know for sure until a battery of tests are completed Tuesday afternoon, but something has encouraged them nonetheless. We will update you when his status becomes certain.

August 24, 2009

Some players on the Mets believe that Johan Santana will need surgery on his injured pitching elbow, according to MLB.com. Mike Pelfrey said, "I do not think anyone expects good news."

Our View:

The ace hurler will visit a specialist Tuesday. It sounds like Santana may have pitched in his last game this season. He is in the second year of a six-year deal worth $137.5MM.

August 24, 2009

Johan Santana has been scratched from his next start due to discomfort in his pitching elbow, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

The ace hurler was slated to start Tuesday's game against the Marlins. Nelson Figueroa will make a spot-start in his absence.

August 20, 2009

Johan Santana threw a season-low 77 pitches over seven innings on Thursday night, getting removed for a pinch hitter in the Mets 3-2 loss to Atlanta.

Our View:

He also took his ninth loss, and has now allowed 13 runs over his past four starts. Not shabby, but not quite Santana-like.

August 15, 2009

Johan Santana was tagged for four earned runs on nine hits over 6.2 innings in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Giants at Citi Field. He had one walk and six strikeouts.

Our View:

The Mets tied the game at 4-4 in the eight inning, allowing Santana to take a no-decision rather than a loss. He is 1-0 with a 3.97 ERA over three starts in August.

August 9, 2009

Johan Santana only surrendered one earned run on five hits over eight innings in Sunday's 5-1 win at San Diego. He had two walks and four strikeouts.

Our View:

Santana lowered his ERA to 3.00, and now co-leads the majors with 13 wins, joining Josh Beckett and Adam Wainwright. He bounced back from his last start when he was rocked for five earned runs over eight innings against the Cardinals.

August 4, 2009

Johan Santana did not have it working on Tuesday as the Mets fell in an extra innings shootout to the Cards 12-7. Santana went eight innings and allowed five runs on nine hits while striking out six.

Our View:

Santana struggled early, but settled down after the fifth before being removed with a lead after eight. Not the best work from Santana tonight, but overall he is still one of the better pitchers in the game.

July 30, 2009

Johan Santana easily dispatched of the Rockies in game one of a doubleheader on Thursday, allowing just four hits, while striking out eight, in seven innings, as the Mets beat the Rockies 7-0 to win their fifth straight.

Our View:

Santana has pitched very effectively in July after seeing his ERA jump by nearly a run and a half in June. Whatever injury he might have been hiding appears to have healed.

July 29, 2009

The Mets and Rockies game scheduled for tonight has been postponed, according to Newsday's David Lennon. A day/night doubleheader will be played at Citi Field tomorrow.

Our View:

No official announcement has been made, but it's nearly 100 percent certain that Johan will get the ball in one of those games. Make sure he's in your lineup in leagues with daily transactions.

July 24, 2009

Johan Santana was roughed up for five earned runs on 12 hits over 6.2 innings in Friday's 5-4 loss at Houston. He had three walks and three strikeouts.

Our View:

The Mets' ace hurler had his two-game winning streak snapped, and falls to 11-8 for the season. He allowed two or less earned runs in each of his previous three starts, and he should bounce back fine following tonight's disappointing performance.

July 18, 2009

Johan Santana only issued five hits over seven scoreless innings in Saturday's 5-1 win at Atlanta. He had two walks and five strikeouts.

Our View:

The Mets' ace hurler continues to lead the club with 11 wins, a 2.92 ERA and 117 strikeouts. His win total currently ties him for the NL lead with the Rockies' Jason Marquis as well.

July 11, 2009

Johan Santana was dominant in tonight's 4-0 win over the Reds at Citi Field, as he only surrendered five hits over seven scoreless innings. He issued one walk with five strikeouts.

Our View:

Santana pitched up to his billing as the ace of the Mets' rotation, and collected his team-leading 10th win of the season. This also marks the fifth time he has not allowed any earned runs.

July 5, 2009

Johan Santana only allowed two earned runs on three hits over seven innings in Sunday's 2-0 loss at Philadelphia. He had two walks and three strikeouts, and both runs came on solo home runs.

Our View:

Santana pitched well, but was dealt his seventh loss of the season due to no support from his teammates. He only has one win over his last five starts, despite giving up two or less earned runs three times over the span.

June 30, 2009

Johan Santana was lit up for six runs (five earned) on nine hits over six innings in Tuesday's 6-3 loss at Milwaukee. He issued four walks with four strikeouts.

Our View:

Santana suffered his sixth loss of the season, and closes out June with a 2-4 mark over six starts. Hopefully the Mets' ace will regain his edge heading into the new month.

June 25, 2009

Johan Santana was outstanding on Thursday as he notched his ninth win of the season against the Cardinals. Santana went seven innings and allowed one run on seven hits while walking three and striking out three.

Our View:

Not a huge strikeout day for Johan, but he was still very good. He had the Cardinal hitters guessing all day, and he outpitched Cards' ace Chris Carpenter. The strikeouts haven't been there as of late, but you have to think they will return soon.

June 20, 2009

Johan Santana bounced back on Saturday to produce a very good start, but unfortunately he fell in defeat to James Shields and the Rays by a score of 3-1. Santana went 7.1 innings and allowed two runs on three hits while walking three and striking out three.

Our View:

After struggling a bit in his last few starts, Santana was excellent tonight. Unfortunately, he was outdueled by Shields in this contest. Although he lost, it was still a very promising start for fantasy owners. Expct Johan to be good going forward.

June 17, 2009

Newsday reports that Johan Santana detected a mechanical flaw during Wednesday's bullpen session. Apparently a change in his arm slot has been the reason for his string of poor outings.

Our View:

Hopefully Santana and pitching coach Dan Warthen aren't just blowing smoke. Santana remains a top-flight starter and we can't recommend skipping one of his starts.

June 16, 2009

Johan Santana says that, despite speculation, his knee is fine and that a blister and broken nail that had been bothering him on his pitching hand are also fine according to the New York Daily News.

Our View:

Santana has gotten rocked in his last two starts, but they are almost assuredly an aberration, and not a trend. Start him at all costs.

June 15, 2009

The New York Daily News reports that pitching coach Dan Warthen speculates that a blister on Johan Santana's hand has sapped some of his velocity. He says the blister may have caused him to change his grip on his four-seam fastball. Santana insists he is healthy.

Our View:

Santana has been awful through three June starts as he is 1-2 with an ERA over seven. He has also given up six home runs. He allowed only five home runs through the first two months of the season. Regardless, we can't recommend pulling him from your starting rotations.

June 14, 2009

Johan Santana had one of the worst outings of his career on Sunday against the Yankees. The left-hander was charged with nine runs in just three innings of work. He gave up nine hits, walked two and struck out three in the brief appearance.

Our View:

Santana has now given up 14 runs in his last two starts, which is nothing near what is expected of him. He has given up at least two runs in each of his last six starts, raising his ERA from 0.78 to 3.29 in that span. Where not certain what the cause for the declining performance is, but we still have to respect him as one of the best starters in the game. Keep him in your lineups.

June 9, 2009

Johan Santana gave up five earned runs on eight hits over seven innings in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Phillies at Citi Field. He had one walk, two strikeouts and allowed four homers.

Our View:

It was not a good outing for Santana, but his teammates provided enough offensive support for him to claim his eighth win. He has won four of his last five starts.

June 2, 2009

Johan Santana gave up three earned runs on seven hits over six innings in Tuesday's 3-1 loss at Pittsburgh. He had one walk and three strikeouts.

Our View:

Santana was dealt his third loss of the season, and had his three-game winning streak snapped. The elite hurler should bounce back fine.

May 27, 2009

Johan Santana was dominant and messy at the same time on Wednesday. In his six innings of work he allowed three runs on just three hits but walked six and struck out 11. He earned his seventh win of the season as the Mets knocked off the Nationals 7-4.

Our View:

Santana's 11 Ks are spectacular, but the six walks are concerning. He now has 20 walks on the season, but 16 of them have come in four games. His control was off tonight, but there's no real reason to panic. He's still the best pitcher in the National League and his ERA still sparkles at 1.77.

May 22, 2009

Johan Santana fanned eight Red Sox in seven innings in Friday's 5-3 win. He gave up just two earned runs while allowing seven hits and walking one. He improved to 6-2 on the season.

Our View:

Six of Santana's 10 earned runs this season have come in his last two starts. Still, we see no reason to panic. Johan ranks first in the NL in ERA (1.50), 1st in wins (6), and third in strikeouts (75).

May 16, 2009

Johan Santana picked up the win on Saturday in the Mets' 9-6 win. Santana went seven innings and allowed six runs (four earned) on eleven hits with seven strikeouts.

Our View:

Santana wasn't great today, but he deserved to get a win when he wasn't at his best. His team has struggled with run support for him all season, so today was a nice change. If Johan starts getting some runs and some defense, he could be even better. He is already pretty good, so that's pretty scary.

May 11, 2009

Johan Santana was tagged with his second loss of the season, falling to 4-2, despite another gem. The lefty gave up zero earned runs (two total) off seven hits and one walk with six strikeouts in 6.1 innings.

Our View:

Santana continues to dazzle out of the gates this season. Through seven starts he's failed to give up more than two runs, whether earned or not, and Monday actually marked the first time he didn't have more strikeouts than innings pitched, and also the first time that he gave up more hits than innings pitched, but we'd advise you not to complain; he's been lights out thus far.

May 6, 2009

Johan Santana struck out 10 batters over seven shutout innings as the Mets defeated the Phillies 1-0. He allowed just two hits while walking three.

Our View:

Santana has now struck out 54 batters in 39.2 innings of work and his ERA is now at a ridiculous 0.91. The Mets have only provided 12 runs of support in Santana's starts, but the ace is still 5-1.

May 5, 2009

According to Metsblog.com, Johan Santana has been named the National League Pitcher of the Month for April. It is his second such award. The other came in September of 2008.

Our View:

The Mets' ace was 3-1 with a 1.10 ERA and sizzled against opposing hitters with 44 strikeouts in 32.2 innings. He exceeded even his lofty expectations with a minute 0.95 WHIP, and is by far the brightest star in the Mets' now patchwork rotation.

April 29, 2009

Johan Santana gave up two early runs to the Marlins on Wednesday, but he then settled down. He ended up allowing only five hits and two runs over seven innings. The bullpen blew the lead, and Santana took a no-decision. He struck out seven.

Our View:

Santana's ERA jumped on Wednesday, skyrocketing from 0.70 to 1.10. Yes, we're being cheeky. He remains a fantasy ace.

April 24, 2009

Johan Santana was dominant once again on Friday. He allowed just one run on six hits and a walk and struck out an eye-popping ten Nationals in six innings. The Mets won 4-3 and Santana is now 3-1.

Our View:

Granted this was the Nationals lineup, but Santana did what was expected of him. The Mets' ace now has struck out an alarming 37 batters in just 25.2 innings this season. He looks to be in top form.

April 18, 2009

Johan Santana allowed five hits over seven scoreless innings in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Brewers at home. Santana fired seven strikeouts with no walks issued.

Our View:

The elite hurler earned his second win of the season, and has not allowed an earned run in each of his last two starts. This marks his first win at Citi Field.

April 12, 2009

Johan Santana allowed two runs (neither earned) on three hits over seven innings in Sunday's 2-1 loss at the Marlins. He also issued one walk with 13 strikeouts.

Our View:

Santana pitched well today, namely in the strikeouts department, but his teammates could not provide enough offensive support for him to win.

April 6, 2009

Johan Santana only allowed one earned run on three hits over 5.2 innings in Monday's 2-1 win over the Reds at the Great American Ballpark, with four walks and seven strikeouts.

Our View:

Santana issued a lot of walks today, but other than that it was a solid outing for him as he earned a win in the season opener.

April 1, 2009

Johan Santana allowed two solo home runs to Rick Ankiel and Chris Duncan in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals. Those were the only two base runners he allowed in three innings of work, to go with two strikeouts.

Our View:

This was not the outing that the Mets were looking for from their ace. The team would have liked to see him stretched out more, but for some currently unknown reason, he was removed after three innings. He lasted seven innings while allowing one run five days ago.

March 27, 2009

Johan Santana only allowed one run over seven innings Friday in his longest outing of the spring so far. He scattered four hits and struck out six without walking a man.

Our View:

Johan is looking like a Cy Young caliber pitcher again. He seems to have put the injury woes behind him and looks poised for another brilliant season as the NL's best starter.

March 22, 2009

Johan Santana looked good over five innings of work in the Mets 12-1 win over Atlanta on Sunday. He allowed two hits, two walks, and one earned run while striking out seven in the game.

Our View:

This was just the second appearance of the spring for the elite starter. He had dealt with elbow discomfort earlier this spring, but it appears that he should be ready to go full strength by opening day.

March 17, 2009

Johan Santana, who is recovering from an elbow ailment, threw 56 pitches in a minor league game today, according to Newsday. He allowed two earned runs over four innings of work.

Our View:

Forty of his 56 pitches were strikes, and his fastball was in the 87-89 mph range. He has three more starts left to build up his arm strength and velocity.

March 12, 2009

Johan Santana pitched his first in-game outing of the spring against Florida on Thursday, allowing three runs off four hits, including a Dan Uggla home run, while striking out two in 2.2 innings.

Our View:

Don't worry much about the poor numbers, as we all know what Santana is capable of when healthy, so the good news is that he was finally able to take the mound and left without any setbacks to his elbow. There's still hope that he'll be able to lead the Mets as their starter in the season opener, though his availability for April 6 remains to be seen.

March 12, 2009

Johan Santana is set to start Thursday's Grapefruit League contest against the Florida Marlins, according to NJ.com. This will be Santana's first action Santana has seen this spring because of elbow tightness.

Our View:

He appears ready to go, but fantasy owners will want to monitor his progress. Another setback could drop him out of the first round on draft day.

March 9, 2009

Johan Santana's elbow tightness has faded and he is able to fire all of his pitches without pain again, according to Newsday. He was pleased with his bullpen session this morning, and may be ready to make his first Grapefruit League start on Thursday.

Our View:

Santana is still planning on being ready to take the hill on opening day. This is encouraging news, but the elite hurler remains a risky fantasy prospect as of now.

March 7, 2009

Newsday reports that Johan Santana threw 36 pitches during live batting practice on Saturday and reported no problems. He feels that he should be ready for opening day.

Our View:

Santana's schedule has seemingly been altered every day, but this is an encouraging sign. Hopefully he can maintain a regular workload for the remainder of the spring, but concerns will still surround him as he has thrown as many innings as almost any pitcher over the past five seasons.

March 6, 2009

Updating an earlier report, Johan Santana's schedule has now been moved up in a bid to get him ready to pitch for opening day, according to the NY Post. Santana will throw live batting practice prior to Saturday's Grapefruit League game in Port St. Lucie rather than throw another bullpen session. Santana had not been scheduled to throw his first live batting practice until March 13, according to the Mets' schedule announced last Sunday by pitching coach Dan Warthen.

Our View:

This is encouraging news, but Santana remains a risky fantasy prospect. We will keep you posted on the elite hurler's status.

March 6, 2009

Johan Santana's name has been taken off the Mets' bulletin sheet with the other pitchers, according to Newsday. The schedule on the wall goes through March 10. He is dealing with tightness in his left elbow.

Our View:

This news makes it sound more likely that he will not be ready to take the hill on opening day. He was previously slated for a side session on March 7 and a live batting practice on March 10 before a new schedule was posted by the club.

March 4, 2009

Johan Santana is dealing with tightness in his left elbow, but he is still aiming to be ready to pitch on opening day, according to MLB.com. He threw 46 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday, and pitching coach Dan Warthen was pleased with his progress. Santana said, "Right now, my mind-set is for opening day. I am a professional. I know exactly what it takes for me to be ready. I have been doing this for a long time. I am pretty sure I will be ready."

Our View:

If Santana does miss the opener, he could still be ready to go for the second game two days later. If healthy, Santana would be worthy of drafting as the No. 1 fantasy hurler for 2009.

March 3, 2009

Johan Santana is not expected to be ready to start Opening Day for the Mets due to tightness in his left elbow and will instead likely have his first start pushed back to New York's fifth contest of the season on April 11 against Florida, according to Newsday.com.

Our View:

Santana will pitch a bullpen session on Wednesday but is unlikely to get any in-game action in spring until March 18, which would not give him enough time to be prepared for Opening Day. Santana's bothersome elbow is certainly not something to ignore on draft day, and it may bump him behind Tim Lincecum and CC Sabathia in the rankings, two guys he was typically on par with before the injury concerns, though it should also be noted that Santana has never missed an extended amount of time due to injury in his seven years as a starter.

March 3, 2009

Updating an earlier report, Johan Santana (elbow) is scheduled to throw 30-35 pitches during a bullpen session Wednesday, according to the NY Post.

Our View:

This is encouraging, but Santana remains uncertain to be ready to go for opening day.

March 3, 2009

Johan Santana, who is recovering from an elbow ailment, is reportedly back on a regular schedule, according to Newsday. The clubhouse wall has him slated for side sessions on Wednesday and Saturday, and possible live batting practice March 10.

Our View:

If Santana needs more than one live batting practice session, the elite hurler won't get in a Grapefruit game by March 13. If they cut him short, he will make it, and barely remain eligible to start opening day on April 6.

March 1, 2009

According to the Sports Ticker, Mets hurler Johan Santana will now forgo flying back to New York for an MRI on his left elbow.

Our View:

General manager Omar Minaya was encouraged by Santana's pain-free bullpen session Sunday and is confident his Cy Young Award winner's decision not to travel to New York is justified.

March 1, 2009

Updating a previous report, Mets ace Johan Santana threw 35 pitches Sunday morning and reported no tightness in his ailing triceps tendon, according to the New York Daily News.

Our View:

Santana is still scheduled to return to New York for a battery of tests, including an MRI, as was reported earlier.

March 1, 2009

Hurler Johan Santana is expected to return to New York after Sunday's bullpen session to undergo tests performed by a team physician, including an MRI on his left elbow, according to Newsday.

Our View:

If all checks out, Santana will return to Port St. Lucie, Florida, to rejoin the team on Monday.

February 28, 2009

Johan Santana, who is dealing with elbow stiffness, is now considered questionable for opening day, according to Newsday.

Our View:

Santana is a fantasy risk as of now, as he is also recovering from a surgically repaired left knee.

February 27, 2009

Johan Santana will not pitch on Tuesday against the Cardinals as was anticipated, according to to AP. He is dealing with stiffness in his elbow and the Mets are being extra cautious.

Our View:

Santana is among the best of the best in regards to current pitchers. However, he has thrown more than 219 innings in each of the past five seasons, so some time on the DL should not come as a major surprise this season.

February 26, 2009

Updating an earlier report, Johan Santana still expects to pitch March 3 against the Cardinals, according to Newsday. He was scratched from Friday's start against Team Italy in the WBC due to pain in his left elbow. He said, "I feel a little tightness in my elbow, so I would rather take an extra day, and that is what we decided to do. We decided not to throw tomorrow. I think I am maybe going to shut everything down and not throw at all. Give it an extra day just to relax."

Our View:

As of now, Santana still appears to be fine to draft as a No. 1 fantasy hurler. He does not believe his ailment merits concern.

February 26, 2009

Johan Santana has been scratched from his scheduled Friday start where he was due to face the Italian team from the World Baseball Classic due to pain in his left elbow, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

New York manager Jerry Manuel stated that Santana was merely experiencing a bit of discomfort and that a similar situation would not have caused him to miss a start in the regular season. For now, it appears that there's nothing to worry about here.

February 19, 2009

Johan Santana's surgically repaired left knee is holding up fine so far in camp, according to Newsday. He is not restricted in defensive drills.

Our View:

As previously stated, Santana looks to be safe to draft as a No. 1 fantasy pitcher.

February 16, 2009

Johan Santana, who is recovering from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, is getting stronger with every bullpen session and is aiming to pitch on opening day, according to Flushing9.com. He said, "Everything is where it is supposed to be. I do not expect to be 100 percent right away. It is going to take some time. We have got around seven weeks to get everything going and I am pretty sure we are not going to have any problems."

Our View:

As of now, Santana looks to be safe to draft as a No. 1 fantasy pitcher.

February 10, 2009

Johan Santana will throw off the mound today for the first time since undergoing off-season knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus, according to the NY Post. He will then throw a bullpen session Thursday.

Our View:

The Mets' officials requested that Santana pull out of the World Baseball Classic, but he is expected to be ready to go for spring training. As of now, Santana looks to be safe to draft as a No. 1 fantasy pitcher.

February 9, 2009

Johan Santana will not play in the World Baseball Classic, according to the New York Post. He would have pitched for Venezuela.

Our View:

The Mets asked him not to make the appearance, but instead go through their spring training program. Theoretically this should help him avoid injury, as he will be on his standard shedule heading into the season. Still, he has thrown at least 219 innings in each of the past five seasons, so the possibility of a break down still looms.

February 3, 2009

ESPN.com reports that Citigroup Inc. is considering the possibility of backing out of a 20-year, $400 million marketing agreement with the New York Mets. Officials at Citigroup, who cited concerns about how leaders are utilizing government bailout money, have said that no final decision has been made.

Our View:

The financial institution's deal with the Mets includes naming rights to Citi Field.

January 14, 2009

Johan Santana isn't sure if he'll be able to pitch in the World Baseball Classic. He is coming off surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. "I'm going to show up for spring training and see how everything is with my knee and hope the team and doctor will give me the OK to play," Santana informs Newsday. "Right now everything is on schedule and I feel good. But the medical staff will have to approve for me to go to the WBC."

Our View:

Santana hasn't been able to get in his usual offseason work due to the knee surgery, which means he may be better off easing into spring training rather than rushing to work in the WBC. Either way, we're not worried about his knee affecting his regular season work.

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