MLB qualifying offer price drops by $500,000 to $18.4M
The price of a qualifying offer to Major League Baseball free agents dropped by $500,000 to $18.4 million, a sign of the slide in salariesOCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NOAH SYNDERGAARD #34 - PITCHER - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
2-6 W-L •
1.39 WHIP •
6.50 ERA
2-6 W-L
1.39 WHIP
6.50 ERA
Tosses one inning as opener Syndergaard (0-1) took the loss in the season finale Sunday against Atlanta after allowing two runs on three hits across one inning.
Impact Syndergaard allowed a solo shot to Jorge Soler and an RBI single to Austin Riley before departing the game in an outing where he didn't record a single strikeout. It's obviously not the outcome he would've liked, but Syndergaard's biggest goal was to pitch in a live game before the season ended with an eye toward being fully healthy for next year's spring training. Syndergaard made two appearances this season and posted a 9.00 ERA, tossing one inning in each one of those games.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
After 2nd-half meltdown, Mets let go Rojas, set for overhaul
The 2021 season was going so well for the New York MetsOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riley drives in 2, Braves beat Mets 5-0, head to playoffs
Austin Riley drove in two runs with two hits and the Atlanta Braves looked postseason ready in a 5-0 win over Noah Syndergaard and the New York Mets in the final regular season gam...OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Syndergaard, Mets to take on Morton, Braves
The Mets will start Noah Syndergaard on Sunday while the Braves are expected to counter with Charlie MortonOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pederson, Contreras HRs power Braves past Mets 6-5
Joc Pederson hit a solo homer off Carlos Carrasco in the third inning, William Contreras went deep with a two-run shot off Carrasco in the fourth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Ne...OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Getting another turn as opener Mets manager Luis Rojas said Syndergaard will serve as the team's opening pitcher in Sunday's season finale in Atlanta, Anthony Rieber of Newsday reports.
Impact As he did Tuesday against the Marlins in his 2021 Mets debut, Syndergaard is expected to be limited to one inning in the opener role. Rojas hasn't revealed which bulk reliever they will deploy behind Syndergaard, or if the Mets will treat the season finale as a bullpen day. Sunday's outing could be Syndergaard's last with New York, as he's set to become an unrestricted free agent this winter.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Teary Conforto lifts Mets in possible Citi Field finale
Michael Conforto hit a pair of run-scoring singles, doubled and made a shoestring catch in what might have been his final game at Citi Field for the Mets, and New York routed the M...OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alderson: Mets likely to make Rojas decision before others
Luis Rojas’ fate as Mets manager likely will be determined before the team hires a president of baseball operationsSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tosses scoreless frame in '21 debut Syndergaard (elbow) struck out two over a perfect inning in his start Tuesday in the Mets' 2-1 win over the Marlins in the second game of a doubleheader.
Impact Making his first appearance for the Mets since September 2019 following a lengthy recovery from Tommy John surgery, Syndergaard was capped at 10 pitches after he didn't have sufficient time to build up for a traditional starting role during his minor-league rehab assignment. Syndergaard at least looked sharp in his brief stint on the mound, pumping in nine pitches for strikes and touching 96 miles per hour with his fastball. The Mets could have Syndergaard make another cameo in Sunday's season finale in Atlanta before he becomes an unrestricted free agent this winter.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
One Mets Ace Returns as Another Is Shut Down Noah Syndergaard pitched a scoreless inning in his first start after two years away, but Jacob deGrom was ruled out for the season.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM
Noah Syndergaard is back, and he wants to be a Met in 2022. What does that mean? Though not his vintage self, Noah Syndergaard delivered a pair of strikeouts and hit 96 mph on the radar gun in the process.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Syndergaard returns for Mets with deGrom done for season Noah Syndergaard is scheduled to start Tuesday night for the New York Mets, returning to a major league mound for the first time in two year...
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Syndergaard sharp in brief return, Mets take 2 from Marlins
Noah Syndergaard looked sharp in his brief but long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery, and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 in nine innings for a doubleheader swee...SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Syndergaard set to pitch for Mets in return from TJ surgery Noah Syndergaard is scheduled to pitch Tuesday night for the New York Mets, returning to a major league mound for the first time in two year...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Syndergaard returns for Mets, deGrom done for season
Noah Syndergaard started Tuesday night for the New York Mets, returning to a major league mound for the first time in two years and completing his delayed comeback from Tommy John...SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't throw more than one inning Syndergaard isn't expected to throw more than one inning in his return to action Tuesday against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Syndergaard will at least get to pitch a small amount this year after missing almost two full seasons due to Tommy John surgery, but he isn't built up enough for a proper start. He'll essentially be little more than an opener Tuesday, and if he starts again Sunday against Atlanta, he's likely to have his workload limited in a similar way.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returning to start nightcap Syndergaard (elbow) was activated off the injured list and will start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Tommy John surgery wiped out the entirety of Syndergaard's 2020 campaign, but he won't quite wind up missing all of 2021 despite a late-May elbow setback and another setback in late August due to COVID-19. He only threw a single inning in both of his rehab appearances after he got over the virus, so don't expect him to pitch deep into Tuesday's game. He'd be on normal rest to start Sunday's season finale against Atlanta as well, so he could be in line for a two-start week to close the season, but it's unlikely that he'll throw many innings in that game, either.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stroman scheduled to start as New York hosts Miami
The Marlins will start Trevor Rogers on Tuesday and the Mets are expected to counter with Marcus StromanSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Peralta expected to start as Brewers host the Mets
The Mets will start Carlos Carrasco on Sunday and the Brewers are expected to counter with Freddy PeraltaSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers on brink of NL Central title after Burnes beats Mets
Corbin Burnes pitched seven brilliant innings to win his ninth consecutive decision and the Milwaukee Brewers moved to the brink of clinching the NL Central title with a 2-1 victor...SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected back Tuesday Syndergaard (elbow) gave up one hit while striking out two in one inning Saturday for Triple-A Syracuse. He could be activated Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact The plan with Syndergaard is for him to return this season as a reliever. He threw 12 pitches (10 strikes) en route to the scoreless inning.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hill scheduled to start for Mets at Brewers
The Brewers will roll out Corbin Burnes to the mound Saturday and the Mets will give Rich Hill the startSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers hit 3 HRs, get strong outing from Lauer to down Mets
The Milwaukee Brewers hit three home runs and Eric Lauer turned in a much-needed strong outing in a 5-1 win over the New York MetsSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Second rehab appearance scheduled Syndergaard (elbow) will make his second rehab appearance Saturday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Syndergaard tossed a scoreless inning during his first rehab appearance Wednesday, and he'll be in the mix to rejoin the Mets following Saturday's outing. The right-hander could be activated as soon as Tuesday, and he'll take on a bullpen role once he's cleared to return.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
