Noah Syndergaard Placed On DL With Partial Lat Tear
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Noah Syndergaard is joining the Mets' lengthy disabled list.
An MRI revealed the ace pitcher partially tore his right lat muscle, the Mets announced Monday. Syndergaard was placed on the 10-day disabled list, although general manager Sandy Alderson said Monday afternoon he anticipates being without the right-hander for a "considerable amount of time."
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"I don't think this period is going to be measured in days; I think it's going to be measured in weeks," Alderson said.
Syndergaard exited his start against the Nationals in the second inning Sunday after he reached for his right arm following a pitch to Bryce Harper.
Up until that point, the All-Star pitcher was having an uncharacteristically brutal performance, allowing five runs on five hits over 1 1/3 innings. He also issued his first two walks of the season.
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Three days earlier, Syndergaard had his start against the Braves scratched because he was experiencing biceps discomfort. The right-hander refused to undergo an MRI before returning to the mound.
Alderson, however, relayed to reporters Monday that Syndergaard's doctor "has said that there isn't any connection between what happened (Sunday) and a possible biceps injury."
Syndergaard is 1-2 this season with a 3.29 ERA.
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Just a month into the season, the Mets are already battling an onslaught of injuries. Also on the DL are outfielders Yoenis Cespedes and Brandon Nimmo, infielders Lucas Duda, Wilmer Flores and David Wright and pitchers Steven Matz and Seth Lugo.
Alderson said he already had been exploring making a move for a pitcher and that Syndergaard's injury will accelerate that process.
The Mets, considered one of the favorites to reach the World Series entering this season, are 10-14 and in last place in the National League East. They have lost 11 of their last 14 games.
