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Ex-Mets Pitcher Noah Syndergaard Blasts New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Celebrates Victory On Campaign Promise To ‘Tax The Rich’ As City Proposes Second-Home Luxury Tax Full view NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 24: New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) speaks to supporters during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025 in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough in New York City. Mamdani was announced as the winner of the Democratic nomination for mayor in a crowded field in the City’s mayoral primary to choose a successor to Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election on an independent ticket. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

After seeing his former team struggling as of late, ex-Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard took jabs at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

The former Met called Mamdani a “lunatic” and advised his former team to “stop hanging out with socialist mayors” during an interview with podcast host Tomi Lahren. Syndergaard also blasted the mayor’s portfolio: “Well, he’s like 34 years old and never really held an actual job beforehand.”

As a result of the Mets’ struggles, Mamdani has earned an unofficial nickname: “Mayor Mambino.” This nickname arose after the Mets went on a ten-game losing streak following the mayor’s visit to Citi Field last month.

“I hate saying it, but at the end of the day, the Mets are going to Met,” Syndergaard remarked. “I think I’m allowed to kind of say that because I bled orange and blue for eight years. Made it to the World Series with them.” Just kind of disappointed to see who they’re inviting into their clubhouse and the lack of success they’re having. It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. We have a huge payroll, and it’s not creating great dividends for them.”

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Syndergaard made headlines last week for his visit to the Oval Office. During his visit, he called President Donald Trump “patriotic” and criticized the negativity Trump receives.

These jabs came at a time when the Mets are currently 16-25, one of the worst records in the MLB. As of May 13, the Mets are batting .225 as a team, and the pitching staff owns a 3.80 ERA. The offense’s batting average places them 28th in the majors.

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez was placed on the 10-day injured list following Tuesday night’s win, further worsening the Mets’ problems.