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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 27

Mets' Pitcher Poised to Become Breakout Star for Upcoming Season

The New York Mets have finished their offseason very strong and should be pleased with what they have accomplished over the last couple of weeks. While some new faces will help, the team will also be hoping for some young talent to take a step forward.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 27

Four Mets Prospects Land on ESPN’s Preseason Top 100 Prospects List

ESPN has released their 2026 preseason Top 100 prospects list, and the following Mets cracked the rankings: 13 – Nolan McLean 15 – Carson Benge 28 – A.J.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 26

Four Mets Crack Keith Law’s Prospect Rankings

Starting pitcher Nolan McLean, outfielder Carson Benge, starting pitcher Jonah Tong and utility player A.J. Ewing made Keith Law’s (The Athletic) Top 100 Prospect List for 2026.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 24

Mets Star Pitcher Tops MLB Pipeline Prospects List

With just under three weeks until the New York Mets begin reporting to Port St. Lucie for Spring Training, four of the team’s prospects were recognized on a prestigious preseason list.

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New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Mets’ Top 100 Prospects Set to Shape the 2026 Season and Beyond

The New York Mets are no longer talking about “future potential” — for several of their top prospects, the future is now. Entering the 2026 season, four Mets prospects remain inside MLB’s Top 100, and unlike years past, these players aren’t years away.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24

Where Mets pitcher Nolan McLean landed among top 2026 prospects

As Major League Baseball shifts toward preseason evaluations, the New York Mets’ long-term outlook is increasingly centered on one name, Nolan McLean. The Mets’ right-hander continued his rapid ascent after ranking sixth overall on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list entering the 2026 season.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 23

Four Mets Land on MLB Pipeline’s Preseason Top 100 Prospects List

MLB Pipeline has released their 2026 preseason Top 100 prospects list, and the following Mets cracked the rankings: No. 6 – RHP Nolan McLean No. 16 – OF Carson Benge No.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 23

Five Mets Prospects Place in MLB Pipeline’s Top Ten Positional Rankings

MLB Pipeline has concluded their ranking of the top ten prospects at each position in anticipation of their Top 100 prospects being revealed at 8:00 p.m.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 21

McLean Leads Six Mets Prospects in Baseball America’s Top 100

On Wednesday January 21, 2026, Baseball America released their updated top-100 prospect rankings. Six Mets sit in these top 100: 8th – Starting Pitcher, Nolan McLean 19th – Outfielder, Carson Benge 44th – Starting Pitcher, Jonah Tong 71st – Shortstop, Jett Williams 81st – Starting Pitcher, Brandon Sproat 83rd – Outfielder, A.J.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / January 21

Ranking the top 20 NL East prospects: Nolan McLean, Andrew Painter, Eli Willits and more

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Athletics News / Mets Merized Online / January 13

McLean, Benge Lead Baseball Prospectus’ Top 10 Mets Prospects

When the No. 8 prospect in the system is described as a “poor man’s Matt Olson,” you know the farm is in pretty good shape. Baseball Prospectus tabbed the Mets’ minor leagues as the best in baseball this year and ranked the group’s Top 20 in an article posted on Friday.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 12

Mets’ hurler ranked top pitching prospect ahead of 2026

If there is one thing abundantly clear heading into the 2026 season for the New York Mets, it is that they have their ace. After getting called up in late August last year, Nolan McLean dazzled during his eight big league starts for the Amazins'.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 10

MLB executives rank Mets’ farm system seventh in baseball

The number that jumps out first is 2.06. That was Nolan McLean’s ERA in his first taste of the majors in 2025, a clean, confident introduction that told you plenty about where the New York Mets are headed.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 8

Multiple Mets Prospects Praised in New MLB Pipeline Executive Polls

MLB Pipeline polled executives on their picks for who will be the most likely to win the Rookie of the Year award in 2026 and which pitching prospects are the best in baseball.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 7

Mets News & Buzz: Mets are using the Yankees to get Kyle Tucker; Nolan McLean seen as best pitching prospect in MLB, more

By letting the Yankees dominate the headlines about Cody Bellinger, the New York Mets appear to be bracing for a potential move for Kyle Tucker while being away from the spotlight.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 7

Mets star Nolan McLean is baseball’s top pitching prospect according to front office executives

The number that jumps out is not the ERA. It is the percentage. When more than 40 front office executives across the league were asked to name the best pitching prospect in baseball, Nolan McLean collected 25.6 percent of the vote.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 4

Mets and Yankees competing for electric NL pitcher

Most New York Mets fans felt like their front office would acquire an ace-caliber starting pitcher this offseason. While Nolan McLean burst onto the scene as a rookie late during the 2025 regular season, even if he can replicate that success next season, McLean can't carry the entire Mets' rotation alone.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19

Mets' Jonah Tong, Brandon Sproat address uncertain futures amid Tarik Skubal trade rumors

The New York Mets are among clubs routinely linked with Skubal, as big-spending Mets owner Steve Cohen possesses the resources needed to sign the 29-year-old on track to reach free agency after the 2026 season to the type of contract he will desire.

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / September 20

Mets' Nolan McLean carries spotless home mark into start vs. Nats

The New York Mets are finally starting to look like a playoff-caliber team -- and not a moment too soon. The Mets will look to lock up a series win and further cement their grip on the third National League wild-card spot on Saturday when they host the Washington Nationals in the middle game of a three-game series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 20

Three players who could decide the MLB postseason race

As always, much can change in the final week. These three players have the rare opportunity to swing the postseason picture for their clubs.

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / September 2

Mets' Nolan McLean brings unblemished record to Detroit

Rookie right-hander Nolan McLean has given the New York Mets' rotation a jolt of energy since his major league call up last month. McLean will aim for his fourth victory in as many starts during the middle game of a three-game series against the host Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27

Mets' Nolan McLean off to historic start to MLB career

The New York Mets were looking to sweep the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night, and rookie pitcher Nolan McLean made sure his team came away with a win.

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / August 22

Nolan McLean wins again as Mets cruise past Braves

Rookie Nolan McLean pitched seven strong innings and Juan Soto homered and drove in four runs to help the visiting New York Mets defeat the Atlanta Braves 12-7 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / August 22

Mets, aiming to halt slide, send Nolan McLean to oppose Braves

The New York Mets will send their promising rookie to the mound on Friday in hopes of slowing a brutal recent skid against the Atlanta Braves. Right-hander Nolan McLean will attempt to boost a New York squad that has lost 16 of 21 games to put its National League wild-card hopes in jeopardy.