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McLean caps stellar rookie season with dominant final start

Mets pitcher Nolan McLean finishes 12-10 with 3.16 ERA, putting himself in NL Rookie of the Year conversation.

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What to know

  • Nolan McLean finished his rookie 2026 season 12-10 with a 3.16 ERA, eighth-lowest in the NL, across 31 starts—establishing himself as a cornerstone of the Mets' young core.
  • McLean's final start against Texas was a dominant seven-inning performance that bolstered his NL Rookie of the Year candidacy despite limited run support.
  • The Mets face a 2027 decision on whether to make McLean their ace, or continue searching for veteran starting pitching to complement him in the rotation.
  • McLean emphasized reliability and consistency as his greatest source of pride in his first MLB season, noting his ability to deliver quality starts throughout a full workload.

“Nolan McLean put the last lines on his NL Rookie of the Year resume Wednesday night, giving the Mets as dominant a start as they could have asked for.”

Yahoo Sports, Sports coverage · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Sep 23

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McLean caps stellar rookie season with dominant final start
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  1. 6

    McLean highlights reliability as source of pride in rookie season

    After Wednesday's 7-2 Mets win, McLean emphasizes that reliability has been the biggest part of his rookie season, placing it above individual statistical achievements.

    “For the right-hander, that has been more important than any individual numbers he has put up.”
    — Yahoo Sports, Sports coverage, quoting McLean · source
    1. 1 outlet Mets news: Nolan McLean opens up on 2026 achievement he's so proud of

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

  2. 5

    McLean finishes rookie season 12-10 with 3.16 ERA

    McLean ends his rookie campaign with a final record of 12-10, a 3.16 ERA (eighth-lowest in the NL), and 31 starts. His overall body of work establishes him as a key member of the Mets' young core.

    1. 1 outlet Mets' Nolan McLean puts finishing touches on excellent rookie campaign: 'Proud of him'

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

  3. 4

    McLean delivers seven-inning performance in final start

    McLean completes a stellar final start against the Rangers, pitching seven innings and strengthening his NL Rookie of the Year case. The Mets struggle to provide run support despite his dominant outing.

    1. 1 outlet Nolan McLean bolsters NL Rookie of the Year case with sharp outing vs. Rangers

      first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago

  4. 3

    McLean takes mound against struggling Rangers in final start

    McLean makes his final 2026 start against the Texas Rangers, who are fighting for the American League West title and have lost their past two games. McLean enters with a dominant 2.89 road ERA and has held opposing hitters to a .197 average on the road.

    “McLean is 24th or better in ERA, strikeouts, and WHIP in the majors.”
    — Fox News, Sports coverage · source

    1. 1 outlet first by Fox News, 4d ago · read ↗

  5. 2

    McLean's rookie season raises question of whether he should be Mets' ace in 2027

    Entering his final start with an 11-10 record, 3.18 ERA, and 189 strikeouts, McLean has demonstrated the ability to adjust mid-season and posted a 2.62 ERA across his final 11 starts. Analysts note the remaining question is no longer whether he belongs in the rotation, but whether the Mets should treat him as their ace entering next season.

    “The remaining question is no longer whether he belongs in the rotation. It is whether the Mets should treat him as their ace entering 2027.”
    — Yahoo Sports analyst, Sports coverage · source
    1. 1 outlet Nolan McLean’s Final Rookie Start Carries a Bigger Mets Question

      first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago

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    Mets announce McLean will start against Phillies in final home series

    Nolan McLean is named the starting pitcher for the Mets' final home series of the season, facing the Phillies.

    1. 1 outlet Mets vs Phillies, 9/17/26: McLean vs Nola

      first by Yahoo Sports, 10d ago