Mets manager Terry Collins said he would rather have Santana miss the first few starts of the regular season than have his season cut short again.

WSJ: Alderson: Santana 'less & less likely' for opener

The Mets needed something positive a day after learning ace Johan Santana will likely miss the season with a re-torn left shoulder capsule.

WSJ: Mets' Wright makes first appearance in 2 weeks

Santana is likely to miss the entire season for the second time in three years.

WSJ: Mets' Shaun Marcum unable to throw simulated game

Santana is likely to miss the entire season for the second time in three years, which means he may have thrown his last pitch for the Mets.

NPR: Mets LHP Santana To Have Shoulder Surgery Tuesday

Two ailing starting pitchers, Johan Santana and Shaun Marcum, were expected to miss the beginning of the season.

WSJ: Married to the Mets: Wright waiting for young help