The New York Mets have elected to push back Johan Santana’s
first start of spring training as a precautionary measure, according to Marc
Carig of Newsday.
Carig notes that New York is holding Santana back to allow
him to continue to build up his arm strength, not because they are concerned
with an injury. Carig says there is no structural damage that is cause for
concern.
Alderson said Santana has no structural issue. But he needs to build up arm strength. Will keep long tossing.
— Marc Carig (@MarcCarig) February 22, 2013
Santana’s first start of the spring was slated to come March
2, but because he’s behind schedule in his throwing program it will be bumped
to a later date. It doesn’t seem to be a major setback, as New York is
understandably taking things slow and hoping to put the veteran in the best
position to be successful entering the regular season.
Even with his delayed spring debut, Santana will still be on
track to be the Mets’ Opening Day starter.
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