Noah Syndergaard’s Tommy John surgery went as expected on Thursday, the Mets confirmed Friday.
The right-hander will be out 12-15 months, which will sideline him for all of whatever part — if any — is played of the 2020 season and at least through the beginning of next year.
Whenever baseball does resume after being suspended earlier this month due to the coronavirus pandemic, the loss of Syndergaard will mean that Rick Porcello, Michael Wacha and Steven Matz will all be in the rotation.
Initially, the Mets had six arms for five spots, with the belief being Wacha and Matz would battle for the final slot in the rotation. The loss of Syndergaard also means they have little rotational depth if they lose another starter to injury.
Syndergaard underwent the procedure in West Palm Beach, Fla. Sources told The Post’s Mike Puma that Syndergaard was examined by Dr. David Altchek and received a second opinion from Dr. Neal El Attrache and the surgery fit necessary guidelines for essential procedures at a time most have been postponed to preserve resources following the COVID-19 outbreak.