Johan Santana was pounded by the Braves in his return to the Mets' rotation on Saturday, surrendering eight runs on eight hits in just 1 1/3 innings. Freddie Freeman delivered a two-out, two-run double to get the Braves on the board in the first inning. Atlanta then added seven more in the second to chase Santana from the game, highlighted by a three-run blast by Freeman after Santana had been removed. The Mets may think twice before throwing him against the Nationals in Washington on Friday, as he clearly didn't look at full strength in this one.