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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reveals what he liked about Zach Thornton’s big-league debut

The New York Mets continue searching for answers during a difficult 2026 season, but manager Carlos Mendoza saw encouraging signs from Zach Thornton during the rookie’s major league debut.

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Peter Strzelecki Elects Free Agency

The Brewers announced this evening that reliever Peter Strzelecki cleared outright waivers and elected free agency, relays Todd Rosiak of The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 20

Soto’s Two Homers Not Enough to Beat Nats

Juan Soto hit two 400-plus foot home runs, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a rocky MLB debut by Zach Thornton as the Nats beat the Mets 8-4 Wednesday at Nationals Park.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 20

Zach, attacked

The Mets continued the youth movement tonight, giving another young player their major league debut. However, the highest scoring team in baseball continued to score a lot of runs and the Mets’ bullpen couldn’t keep the club in the game.

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The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Mets may receive huge bullpen boost soon

The New York Mets could soon receive a crucial bullpen reinforcement as left-hander AJ Minter nears the end of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse.

Jonah Tong News / New York Mets on SI / May 20

Jonah Tong May Be Getting a New Opportunity in Mets' Rotation Soon

The Mets still have a bit of work to do to figure out the back of their rotation. Clay Holmes' injury has thrown the group into flux, and lefty Zach Thornton will get the first crack at filling that hole in Washington on Wednesday.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Bo Bichette’s Slow Start

Mets infielder Bo Bichette had zero extra-base hits in May entering this week. He popped a home run and a double on Monday against the Nationals, then followed it up with a two-homer game on Tuesday.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / May 20

How Juan Soto Has Become the Leader of the Mets’ Young Core in 2026

If you flash back to last season, many believed Juan Soto was unhappy as a Met. Quietness in the clubhouse, minimal contact with teammates, the Soto energy “nowhere” to be found.

Zach Thornton News / New York Mets on SI / May 20

Zach Thornton Set for MLB Debut: What Mets Fans Can Expect

Yet another chip in the Mets' youth movement, No. 13 pitching prospect Zach Thornton will make his MLB debut against the Nationals on Wednesday night. Thornton, a fifth-round pick from the 2023 MLB draft, has catapulted through the farm system due to his elite walk rate.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 20

Mets call up Zach Thornton, option Daniel Duarte to Triple-A

The Mets have officially called up Zach Thornton, who will make his major league debut tonight for the Mets against the Nationals. The left-hander will wear number 49, most recently worn by Chris Devenski but most notably worn by another left-hander, Jonathon Niese.

Nolan McLean News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Fantasy Baseball 2026: What Is Wrong With Nolan McLean?

Nolan McLean throws pitches that do not exist in nature. His sweeper breaks 22 inches horizontally. His curveball spins at 3,300 RPM and drops 58 inches from hand to plate.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 20

Leaky Defense Does in Mets

The Mets failed to handle the baseball with care on Tuesday. Tyrone Taylor lost sight of it. Marcus Semien bobbled it and threw it wildly. Luis Torrens didn’t catch it (twice).

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 20

Mets' Morabito, Mendoza explain what went wrong on grand slam vs. Nats

Mets' Nick Morabito, Carlos Mendoza explain what went wrong on inside-the-park grand slam vs. Nationals

The grand slam was one of multiple rough moments Mets players experienced in the field on Tuesday.

Mets prospect Nick Morabito to wear unexpected uniform number

Carlos Mendoza issues challenge to Mets after series win over Yankees

Mets will roll with all-rookie outfield after latest call-up

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Zach Thornton News / Field Level Media / May 20

Mets' Zach Thornton set for MLB debut vs. Nationals

New York Mets pitching prospect Zach Thornton will make his major league debut Wednesday night as the starter against the host Washington Nationals. The 24-year-old left-hander was selected over more experienced options to take the place of starting pitcher Clay Holmes, who is out because of a fractured right fibula.

Clay Holmes News / Just Baseball / May 20

Who Will Replace Clay Holmes in the Mets’ Rotation?

Clay Holmes was off to a roaring start for the New York Mets in 2026 before he suffered an unexpected right fibula fracture on Friday Night. Holmes was the recipient of a 111.1 MPH line drive off the bat of Spencer Jones that drilled his right leg, fracturing the fibula.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19

Mets give up an unbelievable Little League grand slam to the Nationals

The New York Mets’ season is going from bad to absolutely embarrassing. New York played on Tuesday against the NL East division rival Washington Nationals and jumped out to an early 5-0 lead.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 19

Mets prospect Nick Morabito to wear unexpected uniform number

The New York Mets have not issued number 8 since 2001 in honor of Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter. That is about to change.

Mets will roll with all-rookie outfield after latest call-up

Is Bo Bichette finally starting to have fun with surging Mets?

After wild game, Mets and Nationals focus on pitching in rematch

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Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Mets’ Francisco Lindor Reacts to Retirement News

The New York Mets have endured a disappointing start to the season and currently rank among the worst teams in baseball with a 21-26 record. However, they have started to build some momentum during a three-game winning streak, with outfielders A.J.

New York Mets News / The Spun / May 19

MLB Announcer Joe Davis Ripped For 'Obnoxious' Mets Call

FOX announcer Joe Davis was on the call for Saturday's nationally-televised Mets-Yankees game and by the sound of things, Mets fans would rather never hear Davis' voice again.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 19

Mets will roll with all-rookie outfield after latest call-up

In the midst of a season not going according to plan, the New York Mets have leaned heavily on their rookies to help them overcome adversity. From right-hander Nolan McLean (2.92 ERA) leading the starting rotation to rookie outfielders A.J.

Legendary Mets announcer missed end of Yankees game for bucket list moment

Carlos Mendoza issues challenge to Mets after series win over Yankees

Is Bo Bichette finally starting to have fun with surging Mets?

How Pete Alonso 'crushed' Mets legend with offseason decision

Clay Holmes News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19