New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard was hoping to make a June return to the mound, but his status is in doubt after another setback.
The Mets star was removed from Wednesday's rehab start after experiencing elbow soreness. The team said at the time it was merely a precaution, though Syndergaard's timeline has now seen a drastic shift.
New York announced Thursday the 28-year-old will be shut down from throwing for six weeks, per ESPN's Jeff Passan and others. Syndergaard does not have any damage to his UCL, but the Mets fireballer will not resume throwing until sometime after the All-Star break.
Mets are shutting down Noah Syndergaard for six weeks after an MRI showed inflammation in his right elbow. The good news: No new UCL damage. But Syndergaard won't even throw until after the All-Star break.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) May 27, 2021
This is a tough setback for “Thor,” who has not pitched since 2019. He missed the entirety of the 2020 season after undergoing Tommy John, but the Mets had hoped to have him back in the rotation sometime early in the summer.
Alas, New York's injury issues continue to be pervasive.
The Mets have a lot of guys on the injured list, including outfielders Michael Conforto and Jeff McNeil as well as first baseman Pete Alonso. New York's pitching staff has been a definite strength, but that group also has its share of injuries.
Jacob deGrom only just returned from an IL stint. Carlos Carrasco has yet to pitch this season and might not be back until late-June or sometime in July. Taijuan Walker has no timetable for return. Now, Syndergaard will take a seat.
It remains to be seen whether Syndergaard can return this season. He'll need to ramp back up before the Mets even consider bringing him back into the fold.
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