The New York Mets are gambling on youth and raw firepower, handing the ball to Nolan McLean in place of Frankie Montas.

This isn’t just a routine roster move — it’s a bold stroke meant to jolt a rotation searching for stability and edge.

A Prospect Built for This Moment

McLean isn’t just another arm getting a late-season look; he’s the Mets’ third-ranked prospect and one of their crown jewels.

Once a legitimate two-way player, McLean chose to give up hitting to focus entirely on pitching, and it’s paying off handsomely.

That commitment fueled a dominant start to 2025 with Double-A Binghamton, where he posted a microscopic 1.37 ERA in five starts.

Those 26.1 innings were a showcase in command, deception, and the kind of poise you rarely see at that level of baseball.

A Triple-A Test

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