Nolan McLean's Gold Glove Win Is Good Stepping Stone for Mets' Newfound Defensive Commitment

The New York Mets didn't reach their collective goal in 2026, but one of their key players did rack up a nice piece of hardware in awards season. Starting pitcher Nolan McLean won the National League's Gold Glove Award for pitchers, becoming the first Met to win a Gold Glove since outfielder Juan Lagares in 2014.

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