Syndergaard will pitch in a minor league game Saturday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.
The right-hander was dealing with an illness that was reported as bronchitis, but earlier this week he wouldn't confirm to the media the actual diagnosis. This farm game appearance may be a way for the club to keep an eye on Syndergaard and see if he's improving, or it may be just an effort to manage his workload. Either way, his Opening Day status wouldn't seem to be in jeopardy.