Syndergaard (lat) is expected to throw another live batting practice session Wednesday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.
Syndergaard had previously faced hitters Saturday at the Mets' spring training facility in Port St. Lucie, Fla., coming out of the session with no unexpected pain in his right lat area. The second batting practice session could be the final step for the right-hander before he begins a minor-league rehab assignment. Given that Syndergaard has already been sidelined for four months with the injury, there may not be enough time for him to build up to a starter's workload before the season ends, which could prompt the Mets to have him prepare for a bullpen role instead.