New York Mets put Jeurys Familia on DL, scratch Noah Syndergaard vs Yankees

NEW YORK – The swooning New York Mets took two more hits to their already bang-up pitching staff when closer Jeurys Familia was put on the disabled list Friday because of a sore right shoulder and ace Noah Syndergaard was scratched from a weekend start against the Yankees because of a strained ligament in his right index finger.
New York had lost six straight entering the Subway Series, tying its season high, and 11 of 13. The Mets are 16-33 following an 11-1 start and had dropped eight consecutive home games.
“It can’t be an excuse. You don’t want to write the season off because you’re having injuries,” manager Mickey Callaway said. “We still have major league players out there that need to go out there and get the job done.”
A 28-year-old right-hander, Familia is 2-3 with 14 saves in 18 chances and a 2.48 ERA. The DL stint is retroactive to Thursday, and Callaway hopes Familia can be activated when first eligible on June 17.
Syndergaard has been on the disabled list since May 26, the day after he pitched at Milwaukee. The 25-year-old right-hander had swelling and discomfort when he played catch, then was examined Thursday.
“It’s not as bad as it was after he pitched,” Callaway said. “Not necessarily starting from scratch.”
Syndergaard likely will try to throw a bullpen session after Monday’s off day.