Atlanta Braves fans will remember Noah Syndergaard from the pitcher's days with the New York Mets. There was a very short window when the flame-throwing starter was a feared rival and was among the league's better starting options. Injuries derailed his career and left the veteran bouncing around on minor league deals, searching for a new landing spot.
Since leaving the Mets, the veteran has spent time with the Los Angeles Angels. Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cleveland Guardians. The veteran's latest stop is a recent minor league signing with the Chicago White Sox.
It is telling that a team at the bottom of the American League is making more moves to attempt to find pitching help than the Braves. While Atlanta still has slim hopes of turning their season around, the White Sox know that the 2025 season is already over. This is an attempt to find surprise value and hope the veteran can bring his career back to life.
That is the type of move the Braves should be making as they attempt to find answers for a struggling rotation. With how the team's rookie is currently faring, an upgrade wouldn't be difficult. Add in the fact that Bryce Elder appears to be throwing batting practice, and a move is all but demanded.
Former Braves Rival Noah Syndergaard Given Another Chance
For Syndergaard, this is a great landing spot with a team that very few pundits and fans are paying attention to. It is another miserable season where it will be easy to work your way up to the next level. The veteran simply needs a short hot streak to have another chance to breathe life back into his career.
Despite being a former rival, Braves fans would have little problem with this storyline based on all the veteran pitcher has been through. A return to relevance would be a welcome story and perhaps give Chicago a surprise trade chip ahead of this year's deadline.
Regardless, it is an interesting chance for a pitcher who continues to be given every possible opportunity to find the magic present early in his career.