New York Mets choose a unique route for Noah Syndergaard replacement

The New York Mets have chosen a unique option for the replacement of injured Noah Syndergaard on Thursday.

After right-hander Noah Syndergaard suffered a low-grade hamstring strain this past weekend, the New York Mets had a decision to make. Syndergaard, who was placed on the 10-day injured list, was scheduled to start in the first of a four-game series against the Cubs in Chicago on Thursday. Who were the Mets going to use as his replacement? Were they going to have reliever Wilmer Font start in his place?

Turns out, New York went with a unique option with this one. A decision that some fans didn’t see coming. Per Mike Puma of the New York Post, Mets manager Mickey Callaway has decided to…