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What's been a rough season for the New York Mets has still included some bright spots.

Why Carlos Beltran made this Mets decision after firing of Carlos Mendoza

Latest Freddy Peralta comments won't help Mets ahead of trade deadline

Howie Rose confirms if he could change mind about retirement amid Mets' lost season

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 13

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Swept By Red Sox To End Woeful First Half

Talk about an apt ending to the first half of the 2026 season for the New York Mets. The Mets got swept by the Red Sox and invented new ways to lose in all three games.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 13

3 Takeaways From Mets' Series Loss to Red Sox: Reasons for Optimism in the Second Half

On their way to a series sweep at the hands of the Red Sox, the Mets squandered a beautiful outing from Zach Thornton. The rookie out of Grand Canyon has made three starts this year, none of them in consecutive turns through the rotation, and each of them more impressive than the last.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 13

Zach Thornton Gives Mets a Rotation Answer They Can No Longer Ignore

The pitching carousel has been an annoying strategy used by President of Baseball Operations David Stearns and the Mets over the last two seasons, in which pitchers have consistently moved from Triple-A to the major-league level to create fresh arms.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 12

Mets waste Thornton’s gem, get swept by Red Sox.

The New York Mets were so close to a well-rounded and impressive win heading into the All-Star break, but, as with everything else with the 2026 squad, it wasn’t meant to be.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Mets Demote Player After Loss to Red Sox

The New York Mets optioned right-hander Tobias Myers to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled left-hander Zach Thornton following their recent loss to the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / July 12

Game Chat: Red Sox vs Mets, 1:40 P.M.

Sunday, July 12, 2026 • 1:40 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Payton Tolle (5-6, 3.14) vs. LHP Zach Thornton (0-1, 4.35) WPIX The New York Mets look to salvage the series against the Red Sox Sunday afternoon before heading into a long, All-Star break.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / June 27

Mets activate Christian Scott, option Zach Thornton to Triple-A

Earlier today, the Mets re-instated Christian Scott from the 15-day injured list to make the start against the Phillies later this afternoon. In a corresponding move, the club options Zach Thornton to Triple-A.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 27

Rookie Zach Thornton Shows Poise After Shaky Start

Five pitches into his Citi Field debut, Zach Thornton had allowed a run on a double and two singles. Given how the Mets’ starting pitching has fared over the last week, it looked like it could be another long night.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Zach Thornton Tosses Impressive Outing Amid Mets Rotation Woes

The New York Mets may have dropped their seventh straight contest on Friday in their first game of the post-Carlos Mendoza era, but they got something they have not seen in a very long time: a strong start by a starting pitcher.

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Mets announce multiple roster moves before Phillies series opener

In the midst of a chaotic Friday morning, the New York Mets made several more roster moves ahead of their series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies.

New York Mets make needed change with Carlos Mendoza

Mets' Steve Cohen, David Stearns blasted after firing of Carlos Mendoza

Future Hall of Famer close with Juan Soto wants to be Mets' Carlos Mendoza replacement

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 25

Zach Thornton Joins Rotation, Semien Hits IL

Following the David Peterson trade, Zach Thornton is expected to be called up to join the rotation on Thursday. Thornton has a 4.25 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 55 minor league innings this year.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Mets to Recall Top Prospect Starter

The New York Mets' retooling of their starting rotation will feature one of their young arms returning to the major leagues. It was first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic that the Mets are recalling Zach Thornton from Triple-A Syracuse and plan to have him start on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25

MLB insider expands on Mets' fire-sale mindset after Peterson trade

MLB insider expands on Mets' fire-sale mindset after trading David Peterson to Cubs

Understandably, New York Mets fans assumed that the team's trade of struggling left-handed starting pitcher David Peterson to the Chicago Cubs for infield prospect Cole Mathis late Wednesday night signaled the start of a fire sale that pessimistic Mets fans have been expecting for weeks, if not longer.

After huge day, Cubs pursue season sweep of woebegone Mets

Cubs bolster rotation by acquiring Mets David Peterson

Mets sound like broken team as potential fire sale begins

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 9

Zach Thornton's Second Chance With Mets Could Be Right Around the Corner

Citi Field is going to be busy this week as the Mets are set to host two series in Queens. Things begin on Tuesday, with the Mets facing the Cardinals for a trio of matchups, before the week closes out with the MLB-leading Braves coming to town over the weekend.

New York Mets News / Sport Relay / May 21

Zach Thornton Shows Poise in Mets Debut

New York Mets prospect Zach Thornton made the most out of his major league debut against the Washington Nationals. The 24-year-old southpaw battled through two innings giving up four runs.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 21

Zach Thornton Shows Flashes, But Rough Debut Complicates Mets' Rotational Outlook

Well, Mets fans, any hope of Zach Thornton potentially sticking around as a legit option for the depleted rotation seemingly vanished. The 23-year-old was advertised as a pitcher with elite command and quickly moved through Triple-A Syracuse after just two starts.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

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.

New York Mets 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.

New York Mets 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.

New York Mets News / New Baseball Media / May 20

What to Expect from Mets Pitcher Zach Thornton

Yet again, the Mets are looking to their farm system for a spark and help at the Major League level. Only this time, it’s to fill innings. Zach Thornton, who’s pitched very well since 2026 Spring Training, will make his MLB debut on May 20 against the Washington Nationals.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 18

Mets Set to Promote Pitching Prospect After Just 2 Triple-A Starts

The New York Mets are planning on calling up one of their pitching prospects for his major league debut later this week. Left-handed pitcher Zach Thornton, New York's No.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Mets To Select Zach Thornton This Week

The Mets are going to promote pitching prospect Zach Thornton this week. Manager Carlos Mendoza informed reporters, including Tim Britton of The Athletic, that Thornton will play some kind of role for the Mets on Wednesday.