The Mets are turning to Johan Santana on three days rest after a 6-1 rout Friday by Florida put their season on the brink. Jerry Manuel’s club could be eliminated from the playoffs today with a loss to Florida combined with victories by Philadelphia and Milwaukee. Colleague Joel Sherman writes that the atmosphere Friday was dreary as Shea Stadium itself.

Colleague Mike Vaccaro, meanwhile, writes that the Mets’ only option is to go with Santana today.

The Marlins, meanwhile, are relishing the spoiler role for a second consecutive year.