Noah Syndergaard injury update: Expected to miss 3 months

There is a new medical update on Mets ace Noah Syndergaard, who could be sidelined well through the All-Star break in July.

Syndergaard is now expected to miss three months because of his torn lat. He sustained the injury in his last start and had to leave in the middle of the second inning, only throwing 38 pitches.

Syndergaard was previously hurt, but convinced management and his coaches to let him play. He even refused to have a MRI. The mishandling of their prized pitcher has many wondering if the Mets need to rethink their front office and coaching personnel. The Mets have often mishandled young players and have hurt players career in the long run.

Before his injury, Syndergaard was having an all-world season, with a 3.29 ERA, 1.00 FIP, and a 28 percent strikeout rate. While Syndergaard has always been known for his velocity, he has proven that he has much more to offer than just his killer 100 MPH fastball.

Considering his last three years of production and his age, Syndergaard is valued as one of the most important pitchers in baseball, and a lingering health issue would be disastrous. Barring any setbacks, Syndergaard should continue to be one of the best pitchers in baseball.

This is a major loss for the Mets, as their season has not gone as planned. They have already lost pitcher Steven Matz for a significant portion of the season, lost Yoenis Cespedes and now their ace and possibly the best pitcher in baseball is out for at least three months.

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The severity of the injury may lead to the team looking for outside help. Don’t be surprised if the Mets make a quick move to upgrade their pitching, and keep an eye out for a Bartolo Colon return, or a blockbuster move for Sonny Gray. The Mets are in danger of losing their season because of their numerous injuries, and they have to pray that Syndergaard will be able to return in full strength.