Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Syndergaard will be built up slowly once his blister heals, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Syndergaard was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday morning due to a blister on his right index finger, and the Dodgers will use this as a sort of season reset for him. He's struggled to a 7.16 ERA through 55.1 innings (12 starts) this year and seems likely to remain on the shelf through at least the end of June. It's unclear whether there will be a rotation spot available to Syndergaard whenever he's ultimately deemed fit to return to a major-league mound.

Syndergaard was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a blister on his right index finger, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Syndergaard has dealt with a blister problem off and on for the last month or so and also cracked a fingernail during Wednesday's outing versus the Reds. He'll be eligible to return later this month, but this could offer an opportunity for a reset for the struggling right-hander. With Julio Urias (hamstring) due back soon, Syndergaard's place in the rotation may have been tenuous regardless of the finger issues.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Syndergaard's start Wednesday against Cincinnati that the hurler is still affected by a blister and also broke a fingernail in the outing, per Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com. Syndergaard gave up six runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out three in a no-decision.

EDGE Analysis

It was another rough outing for Syndergaard, whose season ERA now sits at an unsightly 7.16. The veteran has given up five or more runs in each of his past three starts and has allowed six homers across 14 innings during that span. Syndergaard was bothered by a blister on his pitching hand during spring training and developed a cut on his right index finger during a start in early May, and it appears that he hasn't fully healed. According to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, he may be headed for a stint on the injured list; even if that doesn't happen, Syndergaard could lose his spot in the rotation given his struggles, the eminent return of Julio Urias (hamstring) and the emergence of rookie Bobby Miller.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Syndergaard will make his next start against the Reds on Wednesday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Syndergaard has really struggled as of late, and he is coming off a start against the Nationals on Wednesday where he allowed five rive runs over five innings and was fortunate to come away with a no-decision. Syndergaard is going to have to start pitching more effectively to say in the rotation, but he'll get at least more chance with an outing against the Reds in the middle of next week.

Syndergaard (1-4) took the loss Friday, allowing six runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings in a 9-3 loss to Tampa Bay. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

After allowing at least one run in each of the first four innings, Syndergaard was able to settle down and toss two scoreless frames before being replaced. Friday's outing marked the third time the veteran has give up at least six runs this season, and his 6.27 ERA across 10 starts isn't pretty. Syndergaard isn't the strikeout pitcher he was early in his career anymore, and now, he's struggling to keep runs off the board, making him a less-than-ideal fantasy option moving forward. The right-hander figures to get a few more chances in the Dodgers' rotation to turn things around while Julio Urias (hamstring), Michael Grove (groin), Ryan Pepiot (oblique), Dustin May (forearm) and Walker Buehler (elbow) all remain on the injured list.

Syndergaard allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four batters over five innings in a no-decision against St. Louis on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Syndergaard has been dealing with a cut on his index finger on his pitching hand, so there was some uncertainty about he'd hold up after lasting just four innings his previous time out. The right-hander gave Los Angeles moderate length Saturday, tossing 80 pitches (53 strikes) over five frames. He gave up three runs over the first two innings but finished strong, retiring the final seven batters he faced. Syndergaard has struggled with a 5.88 ERA through nine starts this season, but his presence in Los Angeles' rotation has taken extra importance with Julio Urias (hamstring) and Dustin May (forearm) both on the IL.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday that Syndergaard's finger held up well during Monday's outing against the Twins, and he'll make his next scheduled start, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Syndergaard struck out five and allowed two runs over four innings in a no-decision against the Twins on Monday. The right-hander left his start on May 9 due to a cut on his right index finger, but his early exit was due to pitch count and not anything due to the injury. Syndergaard's next scheduled start is Saturday against the Cardinals in St. Louis.

Syndergaard did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing two runs on four hits over four innings against the Twins. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

Syndergaard made his first start since exiting his May 9th start due to a cut on his right index finger. The righty tossed 59 pitches to get through four innings. Syndergaard's first season as a Dodger has not gone well. He has a 5.94 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and has struck out just 26 batters in 36.1 innings.

Manager Dave Roberts announced Sunday that Syndergaard (finger) will start Monday's game against the Twins, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander confirmed his index finger feels good after Saturday's bullpen session, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, which clears him to pitch after exiting his previous outing due to a laceration. It's been an up-and-down season thus far for Syndergaard with a 6.12 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 21:5 K:BB across 32.1 innings.

Syndergaard's finger held up over about 50 throws in Saturday's bullpen session, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Hoornstra, the next sure sign that Syndergaard will be ready to start Monday's game against the Twins will be if Gavin Stone makes his scheduled start Sunday for Triple-A Oklahoma City. While Syndergaard's health is trending in the right direction, his performance has not, as he has struck out four batters and walked three over his previous 16.1 innings.