Syndergaard began the 2019 season cautiously, going 1-3, 6.35 in six starts in March and April.
However, on May 2nd, he pitched a shutout against the Cincinnati Reds and also hit a homer off Tyler Mahle in the third inning to account for the sole run in a 1-0 win.
Bob Welch was the last pitcher to homer and throw a shutout in a 1-0 win in 1983.
Noah also struck out 10 batters during the game. The media released information to the effect that Syndergaard had complained to the team’s leadership about pitching to catcher Wilson Ramos, which was typical of the Mets in September.
He tried to defuse the situation, but it was already a surprise that he hadn’t been traded before the trade deadline, and most observers believed this to be only a temporary reprieve until an off-season deal.
In 32 games, he was 10-8 with a 4.28 ERA and 202 strikeouts in 197 2/3 innings. With 94 earned runs allowed, he topped the National League.
Before the coronavirus epidemic forced the cancellation of training camps, Syndergaard’s elbow started hurting.
Trainers on the team suggested he get an MRI, which showed that he would need Tommy John surgery. The hope is that he will be ready to play again before the middle of the season in 2021.
What Surgery Did Noah Syndergaard Have?
Syndergaard did a Tommy John surgery in 2020. The team announced on Tuesday that Syndergaard’s right elbow required ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.