The Dodgers sign Thor to a one-year deal that proves it

Los Angeles Dodgers signed veteran Noah Syndergaard to a one-year contract after spending last season with the Angels and Phillies.

It’s not MLB free agency if the Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t linked to every big-name free agent in play, no matter how realistic or nonexistent the deal is. But so far in the 2022-23 season, the club has been largely muted, and in fact, you could argue losing Trea Turner to the Phillies was the biggest thing to happen to the franchise so far.

However, with so many big names exiting the plate, Los Angeles is trying to change that, though perhaps with a bit less buzz and a much smaller splash than usual.

On Wednesday, ESPN’s Jeff Bassan broke the news of the Dodgers signing veteran pitcher Noah Syndergaard. According to other reports, it looks like it will be a one-year contract for the one known as Thor.

Noah Syndergaard Contract Details: Dodgers SP signs a one-year deal to prove it

As mentioned, it’s said to be a one-year deal with the intent of being a proof-of-concept deal for Syndergaard, whose delivery of Thor recently felt a lot like the beginning of Avengers: Endgame Than it was all the thunder and lightning and the legendary domination.

But Syndergaard’s contract with the Dodgers reflects that, according to MLB insider John Heyman, with a $13 million deal plus incentives for parents with his new team.

After starting 2022 with the Angels before being traded to the Phillies, Syndergaard struggled overall posting a 3.94 ERA over 25 appearances (24 starts) with an ERA+ of just 103 and a WHIP of 1.255.

However, Syndergaard’s decline can be largely linked to injuries that arose towards the end of his tenure with the New York Mets that ended after the 2021 season. Perhaps a return to Los Angeles, this time staying in the National League, could help him recover and bring the year-old back. 30 to a more acceptable level than he showed a season ago.

For the Dodgers, it’s a worthwhile gamble at the bottom of their rotation, but it likely won’t be their last foray into the pitching market.



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