The Noah Syndergaard that the Mets have come to know will likely be returning again at some point this season.

In fact, he moved closer with two innings pitched for the Brooklyn Cyclones on Thursday night.

However, the new Syndergaard might implement a different approach as he explained to CBS Sports.

He said on the matter, “I would like to have a little more body control, as I don’t necessarily have to be max effort every pitch. That way if I can work comfortably like 96 and pump it up to 100, 101 when I need to, then I think that’s like adding an extra pitch to your repertoire.”

This is likely a solid approach as it means he is going to try to avoid overworking himself early in games so that he can last longer. With his type of stuff, he doesn’t need to throw 100 all the time. The fact is that 96 or 97 consistently will get him through the game just fine. He has a nasty pitch fastball-slider combo that will be very good even at a one or two ticks lower than usual.

Being able to dial it up when he needs it will be very effective for him. It is almost like adding an extra pitch as hitters will not be expecting it, or even better will be forced to account for it, which could mess with their heads.

He also expressed his thoughts on his rehab as he said , “I won’t be working up to five or six innings or anything. There’s definitely not much time left for that. But I’m starting to get there, get out on the mound and looking to get some innings under my belt before the season ends.”

Many Mets fans have questioned the purpose of trying to return. Syndergaard makes it clear why he feels the need to in this statement. He just wants to get back in a real game situation so that he can go into the off-season knowing that he is healthy. Matt Harvey wanted to do the same back in 2014 when he was coming off Tommy-John Surgery.

I think all Mets fans just want to see the Noah Syndergaard of old on the mound and healthy next season. He already is one of the best pitchers in the game with a career 2.92 ERA, 416 strikeouts, and only 76 walks in 361 innings pitched.