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Noah Syndergaard Scratched vs. Braves with Biceps Injury, Matt Harvey to Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard was scratched from his scheduled start against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday due to a biceps injury.

According to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, Matt Harvey will start in Syndergaard's place, as Thor is dealing with what manager Terry Collins characterized as a "tired arm."

Per SNY's Steve Gelbs, Collins said Syndergaard likely has tendinitis in his biceps.

Syndergaard, 24, has established himself as the ace of a very good Mets pitching staff. After being named to the All-Star team last season, he is 1-1 with a 1.