Syndergaard (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
The right-hander progressed to facing hitters Tuesday and will throw live batting practice again this weekend. Assuming all goes well, Syndergaard could begin a rehab assignment in the near future, and his return from the injured list could happen soon afterward, as he's expected to work as a reliever down the stretch for the Mets.