Santana heading to New York for tests

Before Johan Santana even threw one pitch of his bullpen session, he already had a ticket back to New York.

Santana will return to NY for tests on his sore left elbow, including an MRI. He is already expected to be back in Port St. Lucie by Monday night, reports David Lennon.

"With the off day, it makes sense just to get it looked at," Minaya said. "Why not send him there and have him see the doctor."

Smart move, Mets, though this does worry me. If it's bad enough to get tests, it's not something to be happy about.

Update: Santana threw 31 pitches, switching between fastballs and changeups.

"I feel fine," Santana said. "It’s the first time in the last four days that I’ve thrown but I feel good. I don’t think there will be any problem."