July 24, 2012; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets injured starting pitcher Johan Santana warms up with his team before a game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Carlos Mendoza reveals origin of Johan Santana's Mets reunion

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI | By Grant Young | Last updated Feb 22, 2025 12:05 PM ET

The New York Mets play their first spring training game of 2025 on February 22, when they take on the Houston Astros in Florida.

The vibes seem to be extremely high among the Mets' organization right now. While this is owed to their successful 2024 season plus a massive offseason where they acquired Juan Soto among other notable names, it's also because some other familiar faces have shown up.

One example of this is Johan Santana, who is present at the Mets' camp on Saturday.

Johan Santana has made it to Mets camp! pic.twitter.com/J6wMi6YDgH
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 22, 2025

Santana is a two-time Cy Young Award winner, four-time MLB All-Star, and three-time MLB ERA leader who finished his career in 2012 with a 139-78 record, 3.20 ERA, and 1,988 strikeouts.

Santana spent four seasons with the Mets (2008-2010 and 2012). Over that time, he amassed a 46-34 record with a 3.18 ERA and 607 strikeouts. He also threw the first no-hitter in Mets franchise history in 2012.

This article first appeared on New York Mets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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