NEW YORK -- Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard encountered another hurdle in his recovery from Tommy John surgery Sunday when he was scratched from a rehab start because he tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple reports.
New York manager Luis Rojas said Sunday that Syndergaard had a "non-baseball-related injury." He did confirm that Syndergaard has been vaccinated.
Syndergaard -- who turned 29 on Sunday -- tweeted, "This birthday is so sick."
This birthday is so sick. pic.twitter.com/EqGqwWUF1T
— Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) August 29, 2021
Syndergaard, who hasn't pitched in the majors since Sept.