The White Sox needed a veteran on their pitching staff. It seems that they got one, as right hander Noah Syndergaard signs a minor league deal.
With the number of young players on the team—especially on the pitching staff—a veteran voice will greatly help them. Syndergaard pitched for the Mets for six years and has a career ERA of 3.71.
He has not pitched since 2023 due to various injuries and setbacks, one of which was Tommy John surgery in 2020. Assuming the former ace gets to face big leaguers again, the White Sox would certainly welcome his experience. Young pitchers like Shane Smith and Sean Burke could benefit from having him on the staff.
For now, Syndergaard will be pitching in the minors. There is a good chance that he gets called up this season. In the meantime, top pitching prospect, 21-year-old Noah Schultz, could certainly learn a thing or two from the 32-year-old former All-Star.
With the season likely being a lost cause, given their 25–54 record, the White Sox should turn their attention to next year. The pitching staff will likely look different in 2026, and top prospect Noah Schultz has a chance to make his debut. The Sox staff has the pieces to be successful—they just need to put it all together.
There certainly are some positives that can come from this season. If the pitching staff can learn from Syndergaard, that would be a huge plus. The offense has also improved recently, with Tim Elko and Chase Meidroth leading the way.
The Sox had the chance to develop their pitching staff. Signing Syndergaard is a big step in that process. Will it pay off? Only time will tell as the year progresses.
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