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Mets Plan to Promote McLean to Boost Struggling Rotation
Top pitching prospect Nolan McLean, ranked 37th in baseball, replaces Frankie Montas after a 6.38 ERA, aiming to strengthen the Mets' rotation with his 2.78 ERA in Triple-A this season.
- The New York Mets will call up right-hander Nolan McLean to make his first major league start this Saturday when they face the Seattle Mariners at their home ballpark.
- The promotion follows struggles in the Mets rotation and the demotion of Frankie Montas to the bullpen after his rocky eight-game debut.
- At 24 years old, McLean has appeared in 21 games this season across both Double-A and Triple-A levels, compiling an 8-5 record with a 2.45 ERA and striking out 127 batters in just over 113 innings.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed confidence in McLean’s ability to take the mound and help the team compete effectively, emphasizing both his pitching skills and mental toughness.
- The Mets hope McLean’s debut will provide a spark to their struggling rotation, replacing Montas and improving their starting pitching depth.
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Mets plan to promote McLean to boost struggling rotation
Pitching prospect Nolan McLean will make his major league debut Saturday for the New York Mets, who are hoping the right-hander can provide a boost to a struggling rotation.
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