Zac Thornton off to one of best starts in Mets history after gem vs. Brewers

Zac Thornton showing he can be key option for Mets’ 2027 rotation

And now there is a curiosity who might be turning into something more because through his first 10 major league starts, Zac Thornton’s ERA is 2.88.

Zac Thornton off to one of best starts in Mets history after gem vs. Brewers

QUEENS, NY — Navigating through heavy traffic, Zac Thornton keeps on collecting quality outings, and it now has him off to one of the best MLB starts by a Mets pitcher ever.  The 24-year-old rookie southpaw limited the NL-best Milwaukee Brewers to just one run across six innings in the Mets’ 3-2 victory despite allowing seven...

Zac Thornton is making a case for the Mets’ 2027 rotation

Aug 1, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Zac Thornton (49) reacts after being relieved during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images Zac Thornton was never supposed to be one of the pitchers the Mets were counting on this season, but 10 starts into his MLB career, he is starting to make a pretty strong case that he should be part of the rotation in 2027. Thornto…