Overview

• Noah Syndergaard signed a minor league deal with Chicago in late June, his first contract since being released by the Guardians in August 2023.
• He recorded a 2.93 ERA and 12 strikeouts over 15.1 innings in the Arizona Complex League before posting a 10.13 ERA and just two strikeouts in two Triple-A Charlotte starts.
• Penn Murfee, who underwent UCL surgery in mid-2023, compiled a 4.09 ERA over 22 innings at Triple-A but issued more walks than strikeouts.
• Both right-handers made brief minor league stints after showing initial promise and then struggled when promoted to higher levels.
• Chicago’s decision highlights how organizations are quick to move on when low-risk veteran signings fail to deliver immediate results.