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Noah Syndergaard's 2nd Opinion on Lat Injury Reportedly Was 'All Positive'

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard received good news after seeking a second opinion regarding the lat injury he suffered during the team's 23-5 loss against the Washington Nationals on April 30.

Per ESPN.com, Dr. Neal ElAttrache's second opinion was "all positive" for Syndergaard, revealing the right-hander only suffered a "simple muscle tear." There is still no official timeframe for his return from the disabled list.

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After Syndergaard's initial diagnosis, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported "conservative estimates" had him missing three months.