Here are four key notes:
1. Mr. Syndergaard went to Hospital for Special Surgery for an elbow examination in early May.
2. The visit was just precautionary after Mr. Syndergaard pitched nearly six innings and allowed four runs.
3. Manager Terry Collins then pulled Mr. Syndergaard after 95 pitches in a subsequent game to avoid “taking any chances.”
4. Mr. Syndergaard has an earned run average of 2.57 for the past seven days.
