Noah Syndergaard has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery, a source confirmed to the Daily News.
The injury will force Syndergaard to miss the 2020 season, if or when Major League Baseball resumes this year. He is likely to return in the middle of the 2021 season, which is his final contract year with the Mets.
Syndergaard's torn UCL is a major blow to the Mets rotation, as he represents the team's No. 2 starter behind Jacob deGrom. The club's chances for playoff contention relied heavily on the success of its dominant rotation. Without Syndergaard's power arm, the likelihood of a postseason run has significantly decreased.
