New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza liked what he saw in rookie pitcher Nolan McLean. The 24-year-old right-hander made a highlight reel double play to escape the third inning and earned the win in h

Nolan McLean is as advertised. In fact, in his MLB debut, he had a start only matched by one of the most-hyped young pitchers in Mets history. McLean went 5.1 innings on Saturday and struck out eight without allowing a run.

In his Major League debut, Nolan McLean was never likely to avoid trouble altogether. It’s what McLean did once trouble found him that mattered most. McLean reached behind his back to stab a Julio Rod

McLean throws with incredible spin, which has fueled his rise through the minors: "He can make the ball do crazy stuff."

With Nolan McLean gearing up for his MLB debut on Saturday, the Mets were forced to make a corresponding move and they've made it, designating Paul Blackburn for assignment.

The New York Mets are planning to call up right-handed pitcher Nolan McLean, their No. 3 prospect (No. 37 overall in MLB).