The Mets didn’t need Nolan McLean to be a savior Saturday, but it sure didn’t hurt that the rookie assumed such a role.

While one top Mets pitching prospect made a stellar debut in Queens on Saturday, another did so up in Syracuse.

New York Mets rookie pitcher Nolan McLean shut down the Seattle Mariners in his Major League Baseball debut, much to the joy of Mets fans.

After surviving his first outing as a long reliever, Frankie Montas would like to think he’s got the hang of his new role.

Paul Blackburn said he just wanted to pitch “somewhere” when he was reinstated from the injured list Thursday. It seemed ...

Right-hander Paul Blackburn turned in the best pitching performance the Mets have received all week. He was rewarded by being designated for assignment Saturday. The Mets didn’t have much of a choice, ...

New York Mets right-hander Nolan McLean made a successful big-league debut on Saturday afternoon in a win against the Seattle ...

In his Major League debut, Nolan McLean was never likely to avoid trouble altogether. It’s what McLean did once trouble found ...

In his Major League debut, Nolan McLean was never likely to avoid trouble altogether. It’s what McLean did once trouble found ...

Mets Reportedly Ready to Call Up Top Pitching Prospect After Ending Losing Streak originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

While the Mets' offense has turned a corner recently, the starting pitching and bullpen continue to be an issue.