Syndergaard (5-2) was ejected in the third inning after throwing a ball behind Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley in Saturday's game.
The bad blood between Utley and the Mets stems from Utley's controversial late slide in the playoffs last year. Syndergaard threw 2.1 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits, no walks while striking out three before he threw a 99 mph behind Utley's back and was immediately ejected. Although retribution was to be expected, it wasn't the best of strategies, as both the Mets and fantasy owners would rather see Syndergaard on the mound. After he left, New York's bullpen gave up nine runs in the final four frames. His next start will be Friday against the Marlins.