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Former Mets All-Star Noah Syndergaard Remains MLB Free Agent
The 33-year-old pitcher was once a star for the New York Mets but has yet to sign with a team for the 2026 season.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:20am
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Noah Syndergaard, a former All-Star pitcher for the New York Mets, is still a free agent as the 2026 MLB season gets underway. Syndergaard spent six seasons with the Mets, making the 2016 All-Star team and having several memorable moments at the plate, including a two-homer game. Despite his past success, the 33-year-old has yet to sign with a new team for the current campaign.
Why it matters
Syndergaard was once considered a key part of the Mets' young core, but injuries have derailed his career in recent years. His continued free agent status raises questions about whether he can still be an effective MLB pitcher and if any teams are willing to take a chance on the once-dominant right-hander.
The details
Syndergaard was the 38th overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft and spent parts of six seasons with the Mets. His best year came in 2016 when he made the All-Star team, going 14-9 with a 2.60 ERA in 30 games. That season, he also had a memorable two-homer game against the Dodgers. However, Syndergaard has dealt with various injuries in the years since, including Tommy John surgery, limiting his effectiveness.
- Syndergaard last played for the Mets during the 2021 season.
- On April 13, 2026, ESPN Insights noted that Syndergaard had the most swings and misses in a game by a Mets pitcher in the last 15 seasons.
- On May 11, 2025, This Day In Mets History wrote about Syndergaard's two-homer game against the Dodgers on May 11, 2016.
The players
Noah Syndergaard
A former All-Star pitcher who spent six seasons with the New York Mets, making the 2016 MLB All-Star team.
New York Mets
The MLB team that Syndergaard played for from 2015 to 2021.
The takeaway
Despite his past success and elite pitching ability, Syndergaard's injury history has made him a risky free agent signing. As teams continue to evaluate their rosters, it remains to be seen if any will take a chance on the former Mets star and give him an opportunity to revive his MLB career.
