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The Mets are happy the World Series is over so they can move on to business for 2010. The Mets have made news the day after the World Series by declining their $9.1 million option on reliever JJ Putz, this according to Bart Hubbuch of the NY Post. The Mets will pay $1 million to buy him out.

In his first and only season with the Mets, Putz had a 5.22 ERA in 29 appearances and a 1-4 record. He had right elbow surgery in June that ended his season.

Johan Santana will miss the remainder of the season and have surgery for bone chips on his pitching elbow.  Santana has felt some discomfort in the elbow since the All-Star break but just recently felt increased discomfort.  Santana should be ready to pitch for spring training.

Met reliever JJ Putz has also been shut down for the remainder of the year.  Putz already had elbow surgery but a new MRI showed new issues. 

Already with a miniscule postseason chance, the loss of Santana will mark the definitive end of the Mets’ 2009 postseason hopes.