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SB Nation on MSNNolan McLean promoted; Paul Blackburn designated for assignment
Ahead of his big league debut this afternoon against the Mariners, the Mets promoted Nolan McLean from Triple-A Syracuse. In a corresponding move, Paul Blackburn was designated for assignment. Blackburn will have to pass through waivers to remain in the Mets organization.
The Mets plan to promote McLean, the No. 37 prospect in baseball per MLB.com, for his major league debut on Saturday against the Mariners, manager Carlos Mendoza announced Wednesday. McLean is taking the rotation spot lost by struggling Frankie Montas in recent days.