Johan Santana on Mets starters: 'They're for real'

Mets legend praises starters after solid showing against Dodgers: 'They're for real'

Reinhold Matay-Imagn ImagesReinhold Matay-Imagn Images For years, the New York Mets have been haunted by the ghosts of “what if.” What if the pitching held up? What if health, depth, and consistency aligned? But this year, the script feels different—there’s a calm confidence brewing in Queens, forged by a rotation that’s no longer just surviving but commanding. Like an orchestra perfectly in sync, the Mets’ starting staff is performing a masterc…

Johan Santana on Mets starters: 'They're for real'

Former Mets pitcher Johan Santana praises the current performance of the Mets' starting rotation, declaring them "for real." He addresses the challenge ahead regarding the rotation's configuration once Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas return from injuries. Santana also comments on Juan Soto's resurgence in form, highlighting the evolving dynamics within the league. By the Numbers Mets starters are showing improved performance statistics this seaso…