UNDATED (AP) — Noah Syndergaard got a qualifying offer and not much else from the New York Mets over the past two months. That’s one big reason he’s switching coasts to join Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels.
The imposing right-hander known as Thor says he’s thrilled to land with the Halos on a $21 million, one-year deal. He sees the move as an opportunity to reestablish himself as an elite starter after being limited by injuries and surgery to two brief appearances over the past two seasons.
In other MLB news:
— Billy Eppler embraced the bright lights of the big city, promising on his first day as Mets general manager to pursue pricey free agents and create a perennial World Series contender. Eppler and owner Steve Cohen promise money will flow.
— The Texas Rangers have given manager Chris Woodward a contract extension through the 2023 season, with a club option for 2024. The team has been in rebuilding mode and lost 102 games last season.
— The Detroit Tigers added infielder Kody Clemens to their 40-man roster. He is the youngest son of seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens.
— The Tampa Bay Rays have sent right-hander Brent Honeywell Jr. to the Oakland Athletics for cash. Honeywell was once considered a top pitching prospect but had his career slowed by elbow injuries and Tommy John surgery.
— Clint Frazier’s tenure with the Yankees may have ended after five unfulfilling seasons. New York has designated him for assignment to open a roster spot for a prospect ahead of the winter meeting draft.
— A special opening day for the newly named Cleveland Guardians began with a bang. As fans were buying the first available Guardians merchandise as the team officially transitioned from Indians after 106 years, a sign installed outside the team store at Progressive Field broke free from its mount and crashed to the sidewalk. No one was injured.
