Mets Make Major Organizational Move After Two Straight Losses

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Michael DeFrancisco | Last updated May 5, 2025 4:29 PM ET

After dropping back-to-back games against the St. Louis Cardinals, the New York Mets have fallen to 22-13 on the season. Despite losing four of their last five games, the Mets remain in first place in a loaded National League East division. But their lead has been reduced to a mere 2.5 games over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies.

Injuries may be taking their toll on New York, as it has lost multiple starting pitchers to injuries this season. As a result, the Mets seemingly have their eye on the organizational pitching depth. This was evidenced by a decision they reportedly made on Monday.

Per multiple reports, the Mets have promoted highly-touted pitching prospect Nolan McLean to Triple-A. Joe DeMayo of SNY was among those who reported the news.

“The Mets are promoting RHP Nolan McLean to Triple-A Syracuse," he wrote on X. "McLean posted a 1.37 ERA in 26.1 innings across 5 starts for Double-A Binghamton. He ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Mets system in my pre-season top 30 for @SNYtv."

The Mets are promoting RHP Nolan McLean to Triple-A Syracuse

McLean posted a 1.37 ERA in 26.1 innings across 5 starts for Double-A Binghamton

He ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Mets system in my pre-season top 30 for @SNYtv
— Joe DeMayo (@PSLToFlushing) May 5, 2025

So far this season, the 23-year-old has posted a 1.37 ERA for Triple-A Syracuse. Additionally, in his 26.1 innings of work, he has struck out 30 batters and walked just 12. His 1.22 WHIP and .213 average to opposing hitters also stick out as excellent and were likely a big reason for his promotion.

The 2023 third-round pick has focused on pitching after being a two-way player out of the draft. That decision seems to have paid huge dividends for him as he is now just one promotion away from reaching the show.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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