So create a standoff: you can't pitch until you get an MRI, and he continues to refuse to MRI. In which case he never pitches again (until one side or the other gives in). Mets were in a tough situation; might as well send him out there and see what happens.
Syndegaard started 2015 in minor league ball. I'm really not an expert on service times and stuff but if he wasn't out of options, bounce his ass over to AAA until he has the MRI. Hindsight though.
