New York Mets RHP Noah Syndergaard visiting specialist after biceps discomfort

New York Mets starter Noah Syndergaard was scratched from his scheduled start and sent to see a specialist due to tightness in his right biceps, pushing fellow right-hander Matt Harvey to the mound for Thursday's matinee with the Atlanta Braves.

Manager Terry Collins told reporters that Syndergaard is dealing with a "tired arm" and that the 24-year-old had been bothered by discomfort since his last start a week ago against the Philadelphia Phillies.

"I played catch yesterday, felt great playing catch," Syndergaard told Newsday on Thursday morning. "And it just kind of stiffens up once it gets cold. I couldn't really lift my arm above my shoulder at that point."

Robert Gsellman started Wednesday night for Syndergaard, who has posted a 1-1 mark with a 1.73 ERA and 0.88 WHIP with 30 strikeouts and no walks in 26 innings this season.

The 28-year-old Harvey (2-0, 2.84 ERA) is moving up a day in the rotation as the Mets bid to end their five-game losing skid.