Most news sources glossed over the extra cost of IFA money for the Angels signing Syndergaard
The full cost is:
21M salary
Second round draft pick
$500,000 in IFA budget
To get what... 120-130 innings max if he's healthy?
If you're going to do all that you probably want a club option for a second year. Or to add 2 other qualified FA players since losing 3rd/4th round picks don't hurt as much.
Still don't hate the deal but it's riskier than most.