The Mets will decide Monday what to do with the struggling Johan Santana, and shutting him down for the season is among the options they'll consider.
The Mets are already going with a six-man rotation, and a big reason they're doing so is to give Santana extra rest. But, they might ultimately decide that they're better off shutting the left-hander down altogether. Santana has put up an 8.27 ERA since his no-hitter and has allowed at least six runs in each of his last five starts. "(General manager) Sandy (Alderson) and I will discuss the options," manager Terry Collins said. "Look at the pros and the cons of what its all about. Theres some things we have to concern ourselves with to make sure next year hes healthy."