Mets Promote Nolan McLean: Reinforcement for the New York Rotation

Nolan McLean Debut: Reinforcement for the Mets’ Rotation

Pitching prospect Nolan McLean will make his Major League debut this Saturday with the New York Mets. The team hopes the right-hander will provide a boost to a rotation that has struggled. McLean, 24 years old, is ranked as the third-best prospect in the Mets’ farm system. In 21 games, including 18 starts, between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse, he went 8-5 with a 2.45 ERA. In addition, he struck out 127 batters in 113 2/3 innings, showcasing a five-pitch arsenal, including a fastball that reaches between 90 mph and a curveball that has been clocked in the mid-80s.

We feel good about him going out there and giving us a chance to win Major League Baseball games. The credit goes to him for putting himself in this position.
Carlos Mendoza, Mets Manager

Both Mendoza and pitcher Paul Blackburn, who was called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday to replace Justin Hagenman on the roster, were impressed by McLean’s maturity on the mound.

I was there in Jacksonville for his first Triple-A opening and his demeanor and presence there really seemed like he knew what he wanted to do, what he was trying to do, how he was trying to prepare the guys. I think that says a lot about someone.
Paul Blackburn

Nolan McLean tiene marca de 8-5 con una efectividad de 2.45 en 21 juegos, incluyendo 18 aperturas, entre Doble-A Binghamton y Triple-A Syracuse esta temporada. Ponchó a 127 bateadores en 113 2/3 entradas.

McLean, who played for Oklahoma State, is the first member of the Mets’ 2023 draft class to reach the majors. He takes the place in the rotation of Frankie Montas, who was sent to the bullpen on Tuesday after going 3-2 with a 6.38 ERA in his first eight games, including seven starts. The Mets’ rotation ranks sixth in the majors with a 3.70 ERA, although their 591 innings are the fourth fewest. David Peterson, the scheduled starter for Wednesday night against the Atlanta Braves, is the only New York starter to have pitched at least six innings in a start since June 7. McLean, who last pitched for Syracuse on Sunday, has pitched at least six innings in nine starts this season. He reached at least 90 pitches seven times, most recently on August 5.

Every time you can call up a prospect, whether it’s a position player or a pitcher, the expectation here is that he helps us win baseball games.
Carlos Mendoza, Mets Manager