Mets’ Syndergaard put on DL with sore finger

Noah Syndergaard has joined the New York Mets’ long list of ailing players.

The right-hander was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with a sore right index finger, though the Mets are hopeful he will only miss one start.

After traveling with the team to Atlanta, Syndergaard returned to New York to be examined at the Hospital for Special Surgery. An MRI and examination confirmed a strained ligament.

Manager Mickey Callaway said the injury is not considered serious. If all goes according to plan, Syndergaard would throw a bullpen session this weekend and return to the rotation next week.

Syndergaard was scheduled to pitch today in the series finale against the Braves. Jason Vargas will move up to make the start after three days of rest after lasting only three innings in his last appearance at Milwaukee on Saturday. MCCANN TO DL >> Astros catcher Brian McCann, in a 1-for-26 slide that has dropped his batting average to .219, has been put on the 10-day disabled list because of right knee soreness and returned to Houston to be examined. Tim Federowicz’s contract was selected from TripleA Fresno before Tuesday night’s game at the New York Yankees. MILLER SEES SPECIALIST >> Indians pitcher Andrew Miller visited a specialist in New York on Tuesday to have his injured left knee examined. Miller, a dominant presence in Cleveland’s bullpen since being acquired in 2016, was examined by New York Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek at the Hospital For Special Surgery. Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said there’s no indication at this point that Miller will need surgery. He underwent an MRI and other tests during the examination. Miller was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Saturday with inflammation in the knee.