Chicago White Sox Bet on Noah Syndergaard’s Return
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with right-handed pitcher Noah Syndergaard, seeking to revitalize the career of the experienced 32-year-old player, who at one point was considered a baseball prospect.
The agreement was finalized this Tuesday, and Syndergaard, known as “Thor” for his imposing presence and iconic blonde mane, is already training at the team’s facilities in Glendale, Arizona.
Syndergaard hasn’t pitched in the Major Leagues since the 2023 season, where he had a complicated stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cleveland Guardians. In that period, he accumulated a 2-6 record with a 6.50 ERA in 18 starts.
His recent performance has been affected by injuries, especially after Tommy John surgery, which interrupted his continuity since he left the Mets in 2021.
Despite these obstacles, his record includes highlights. His best season was in 2016 with the New York Mets, finishing with a 14-9 record, an impressive 2.60 ERA, an All-Star Game selection, and eighth place in the National League Cy Young voting.
In his eight seasons in MLB, Syndergaard has a record of 59-47 with an ERA of 3.71, numbers that reflect the potential that Chicago hopes to recover with this new agreement.
The contract with the White Sox does not guarantee an immediate spot on the Major League roster, but it gives Syndergaard the opportunity to seek his return from the minors, with the hope of once again being a valuable member in a rotation that needs depth.
