With Zack Wheeler likely headed for Tommy John surgery, Mets pitching prospect Noah Syndergaard will not take his rotation spot. Instead, he's expended to start the year at Triple-A Vegas, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN.
Syndergaard took over for Matt Harvey on Monday against Boston, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two over 2 2/3 innings of work. He has a 4.91 ERA this spring. Last year, he went 9-7 with a 4.60 ERA in 26 starts at Triple-A Vegas.