Syndergaard needs more rest after getting finger looked at

Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard was prescribed more rest after getting a second opinion on a strained ligament in his index finger.

Manager Mickey Callaway said Syndergaard’s right finger is “tender to the touch.” Syndergaard, on the disabled list retroactive to May 26, was examined Tuesday in New York. There is no immediate timetable for his return.

Callaway added that Syndergaard likely will need a rehab start. The Mets had hoped he could get back this week, but Syndergaard will miss his third straight turn in the rotation.

Seth Lugo again will take his place when New York begins a four-game series Thursday at Arizona.

Syndergaard is 4-1 with a 3.06 ERA and 76 strikeouts in 64 2/3 innings as one of the Mets’ aces, along with Jacob degrom.

Yankees: Hal Steinbrenner said his New York Yankees may need a starting pitching upgrade if they’re going to reach their first World Series since 2009.

Steinbrenner, the Yankees managing general partner, said the club will explore the trade market for an arm, especially considering the recent loss of left-hander Jordan Montgomery, who had season-ending Tommy John surgery on June 7.

White Sox: Chicago placed right-hander Nate Jones on the 10-day DL with a muscle strain in his forearm.

Manager Rick Renteria said Jones told the team about the issue after he faced three batters during Tuesday’s 5-1 victory over Cleveland, allowing a hit, a walk and recording one out. Jones is 2-2 with a 4.01 ERA and four saves in 27 appearances this year.

Angels: Los Angeles starting pitcher Garrett Richards left his team’s game against Seattle on Wednesday after two innings because of tightness in his left hamstring. Shortstop Zack Cozart left the game in the fourth inning because of a left shoulder strain.