Nolan McLean continues to dominate with Triple-A Syracuse.
In his latest start on Thursday, the Mets prospect struck out a career-high 10 batters in five innings of work against the Worcester Woo Sox. The right-hander threw 89 pitches (58 strikes), allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk. His ERA now stands at 2.80 on the year.
McLean was rather dominant, allowing one run in the first after what should have been the third out but a bloop fly ball from Blaze Jordan that dropped out of Syracuse shortstop Yonny Hernandez's glove. McLean's second run allowed came in the fifth after Red Sox rookie Kristian Campbell hit a two-out double.
The young right-hander left Thursday's game with a 5-2 lead after Pablo Reyes drove in three runs thanks to a solo shot and a two-run double. Mets outfield prospect Drew Gilbert slugged a two-run shot in the third inning to give Syracuse more insurance. It's the second consecutive day Gilbert hit a home run and it's the fourth homer in five games for the outfielder.
With the Mets' starting rotation dealing with massive injuries to Tylor Megill, Griffin Canning and now Paul Blackburn, the team may need to lean on their younger arms — like they've done with Blade Tidwell — until Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga return from the IL. However, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said on Thursday that he prefers not to call up McLean or Brandon Sproat for a spot start.
He did not entirely rule out a call-up but the situation continues to remain fluid.
So far, McLean has proven he can handle Triple-A hitting, and now it's only a matter of time until the 23-year-old gets the call.
Nolan McLean struck out ten in five innings of work today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/WFVrZTo3L4
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 3, 2025
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