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New York Mets' Noah Syndergaard reportedly tests positive for COVID-19, scratched from rehab outing

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.