Noah Syndergaard seeks MLB comeback after three years away
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Noah Syndergaard, the former star pitcher for the New York Mets, aims for a return to Major League Baseball after not appearing in a game for three years. In a recent interview, the 33-year-old discussed his ongoing struggles with the mental challenges of pitching, specifically a case of the yips that interrupted his delivery. Despite visits to pitching facilities to regain his velocity, he has yet to find success, following a disappointing final MLB season in which he posted a 6.50 ERA. Syndergaard's decline has been steep since signing a one-year, $21 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels in 2019, and he now searches for direction beyond his playing days.
- •Syndergaard has not played in an MLB game since 2023.
- •He was previously an All-Star in 2016 with the Mets.
- •The pitcher has struggled with the mental aspect of throwing.
- •He is exploring options to rediscover his pitching form.
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Former Mets All-Star, 33, still harbors comeback ambitions
"The pitcher hasn't appeared in an MLB game in three years
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