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Noah Syndergaard injury update: Mets’ star leaves with injury

By Paul Myron

Apr 30, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) walks off the field after an apparent injury against the Washington Nationals in the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) walks off the field after an apparent injury against the Washington Nationals in the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Days after refusing to undergo an MRI, Noah Syndergaard leaves the game with a possible significant injury.

Only the Mets.

Three days after being scratched with biceps discomfort, Mets’ ace Noah Syndergaard left his start Sunday in Washington after just 1.1 innings with an apparent arm injury.

After throwing a pitch to the Nationals’ Bryce Harper, Syndergaard immediately grabbed his right side, near his armpit. Viewers of the broadcast believed Syndergaard said, “My lat,” when trainer Ray Ramirez and manager Terry Collins came to check on him:

In what is quickly turning into an absolute disaster of a season for the Mets, Syndergaard’s injury comes three days after he refused to undergo an MRI for the biceps discomfort that scratched him from Thursday’s start. When asked why he refused the MRI, Syndergaard told reporters:

"“I’m pretty in tune with my body,” said Syndergaard, via MLB.com. “That’s exactly why I refused to take the MRI. I knew there was nothing happening in there.”"

The obvious immediate reaction is that perhaps Syndergaard should have gotten the MRI. While we’re still waiting official word from the team, it’s hard to imagine that today’s injury and the past week’s biceps discomfort are not related.

Syndergaard had a rough return to the mound Sunday prior to the injury. He allowed five hits on five runs in the first inning. However, he was regularly pitching into the upper 90’s and even hit 100 mph a few times in the inning and did not appear to show signs of a physical problem.

The Mets’ April has been a nightmare. Entering Sunday, they are 10-13 and last in the National League East. They are also an NL-worst .216 in team batting average.

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Moreover, they have already been dealing with several injuries. Yoenis Cespedes, Wilmer Flores, Lucas Duda, Steven Matz, and Seth Lugo are all currently on the disabled list. Duda was on track to come back Monday, but recently suffered a setback while rehabbing.

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