Why Syndergaard's Tommy John Surgery is a Blessing in Disguise

The New York Mets have announced that starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard will undergo Tommy John surgery due to a torn UCL in his right elbow.

Under normal circumstances this would be devastating news for the Mets. But these are not normal circumstances. With the rapid spread of the Coronavirus, MLB remains on hold indefinitely. While Syndergaard won't pitch in 2020 the same could be said for healthy teammates like back to back NL Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom or any other Mets pitcher. So this could prove a blessing in disguise.

While it is never ideal for a pitcher to require Tommy John surgery if it has to be done it might as well happen at a time when things remain at an impasse. This holds true for Syndergaard. It holds true for Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale who will also undergo Tommy John surgery. The same can also be said for Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander who recently underwent groin surgery. If you're hurt and there's no baseball to be played now is the time to get fixed and be ready for 2021.