MIAMI — In the wake of the shocking news about Johan Santana, who was starting the opener until elbow problems cropped up, the pitching matchups are now set for the Mets’ three-game series with the Marlins that begins here tonight.
Here is the breakdown:
Tonight — RHP Nelson Figueroa (1-2, 6.30) vs. LHP Sean West (4-5, 4.70), 7:10 p.m., SNY. Wednesday — RHP Mike Pelfrey (9-8, 4.67) vs. RHP Josh Johnson (12-3, 2.99), 7:10 p.m,, SNY.
Thursday — RHP Tim Redding (1-4, 6.10) vs. RHP Anibal Sanchez (2-4, 4.97), 1:10 p.m., SNY.