Report: Santana might not pitch at all in '11
Johan Santana - S - New York Mets
March 13, 2011 - 8:48 AM ET
The Bergen Record reports that Johan Santana (shoulder) has not been progressing as hoped and internally the Mets believe they'll be "lucky" if he pitches at all in 2011.
The source told Steve Popper and Bob Klapisch that the team is concerned enough that they could halt Santana's rehab if his light throwing doesn't go well, which would wipe out the previous timetable of a return in late June/early July. However, Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen has scoffed at the report, saying Santana's progress actually "has been great," and "he's right on time, if not maybe a step or two ahead of that." Mets GM Sandy Alderson also chimed in, saying "there's nothing wrong" with Santana's rehab. It appears the report might be misguided, but the reality is that if Santana does return for the second half this season, no one is sure just how effective he'll be.
Source: Bergen Record