US EditionNolan McLean Wins Major League Debut, Boosts Struggling New York Mets to 3-1 Victory over Seattle Mariners
Nolan McLean earned his MLB start after dominating minor league innings with a 2.45 ERA and 127 strikeouts, reflecting rapid progress through Mets' farm system.
- On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Citi Field, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced Nolan McLean will debut against the Seattle Mariners.
- His performance in the minors saw him record a 2.78 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP with 97 strikeouts in 87⅓ innings since May 6, after going 8-5 with a 2.45 ERA and 127 strikeouts in 113⅔ innings between Double-A Binghamton and Syracuse.
- Reflecting on the call-up, Nolan McLean said `I think it was a surprise,` before the series against Seattle, and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza added `Obviously he earned it.`
- Amid a pitching shortage, Mets rotation that began Friday with a 5.31 ERA will see McLean replace Frankie Montas and potentially earn a long look.
- As one of baseball’s top prospects, Nolan McLean is ranked No. 37 by MLB.com and was chosen over Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong, who could form a 'Big Three' by 2026.
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Nolan McLean provided the struggling Mets a much-needed lift, tossing 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his major league debut as New York beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1.
Nolan McLean wins major league debut, boosts struggling Mets to victory
Nolan McLean provided the struggling Mets a much-needed lift, tossing 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his major league debut as New York beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1. McLean allowed two hits with four walks and struck out eight to help…
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Clayton NewsNolan McLean earns first MLB victory as Mets edge Mariners
Nolan McLean pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings to earn a victory in his major league debut as the New York Mets topped the visiting Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Saturday.
Nolan McLean impresses in MLB debut as Mets top Mariners
Nolan McLean sure can spin it, but the rookie didn’t solve the Mets‘ issue of starting pitching length. Making his big league debut, McLean shut out the Seattle Mariners over 5 1/3 innings on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field in a 3-1 win, navigating a deep lineup with an array of spinning breaking pitches. It was an impressive outing for the rookie right-hander, but when manager Carlos Mendoza went out to the mound in the sixth, fans booed the m…
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