{NEW YORK, NY}—
Former Heights pitcher Mike Pelfrey will be the opening day starter for the New York Mets. Mets' manager Terry Collins made the announcement at a charity event earlier in the day.
Mets ace Johan Santana is expected to miss the first half of the season, leaving the door open for Pelfrey to take over the #1 starting role. The road isn't exactly easy for Pelfrey though; his first two starts this season will most likely be against the Marlins Josh Johnson and then the Phillies Roy Halladay.
Pelfrey went 15-9 last year with a 3.66 ERA and 113 strikeouts.
