Mets' Santana Goes on 15-Day DL With Ankle Injury Johan Santana has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right ankle, the latest setback for the fading New York Mets since the All-Star break. New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, July 15, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Close The left-hander has struggled mightily since Reed Johnson of the Chicago Cubs stepped on his ankle July 6 on a play at first base. The Mets decided Saturday to put their ace on the DL so his ankle can fully heal and he can also rest his surgically repaired left shoulder. Santana is 0-3 with a 13.50 ERA in his last three outings, the worst stretch of his stellar career.