Syndergaard turns to hypnosis to overcome struggles with Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Noah Syndergaard has turned to hypnotherapy to help him work through his early-season struggles. Syndergaard has always struggled with overthinking and mental barriers, even during his peak years with the New York Mets. He signed a one-year, $13-million deal with the Dodgers this winter with hopes that the team's performance staff could help him rediscover his old form. However, his 6.32 ERA entering Tuesday's start is the 10th-highest among pitchers with at least 30 innings, and he owns a career-worst 6.0 K/9 rate.