New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard is feeling relieved following a 16-pitch rehab start for high-A Brookltn on Thursday night which marked his first trip to the mound, during a game, in months.
Syndergaard suffered a setback during his recovery from Tommy John surgery earlier this year, and while he gave up a leadoff homer, it was the only hit that Syndergaard would give up over his one inning of work against the Aberdeen IronBirds.
“It’s definitely a sigh of relief and a step in the right direction,” Syndergaard said (h/t ESPN). Syndergaard also spoke about his pending free agency, which could begin following the conclusion of the 2021 season.
“I can’t imagine leaving New York or leaving the Mets,” Syndergaard said.
