SP - New York Mets
- Age 24
- Oklahoma State
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
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- Rank
- P #27
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- 0 pts
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Nolan McLean worked around some traffic and still did enough to snag a win as the Mets rolled, allowing one earned run on one hit and two walks while striking out four over 5 1/3 innings.
Fantasy Impact
McLean continues a steady start to the season on the mound, allowing two runs or less to go along with four or more strikeouts in each of his first two starts. After the victory, the right-hander now has a 2.61 ERA and 0.87 WHIP with a 1-0 record and providing fantasy managers with a stable starting option despite pitching behind an inconsistent Mets lineup to this point.
McLean posted a 2.06 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 57:16 K:BB across 48 major-league innings in 2025 and made his 2026 debut Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight over five innings. He struggled with his command early before settling in, striking out four of the final seven batters he faced and generating 12 swinging strikes on 84 pitches.
Fantasy Impact
McLean did not factor into the decision in the 4-3 extra-inning loss to Pittsburgh and lines up for a road start against the Giants next weekend.
Nolan McLean will take the mound for the New York Mets in the third game of the regular season according to Anthony DiComo.
Fantasy Impact
McLean will take the hill against the Pittsburgh Pirates for manager Carlos Mendoza, with the right-hander coming off an impressive rookie season as part of the Mets rotation late in 2025, posting a 2.06 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over eight starts (5-1, 57 strikeouts) on the mound.
Nolan McLean has been named the starter for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final on Tuesday night.
Fantasy Impact
The USA will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Venezuela and Italy. McLean allowed three runs over two innings against Italy in his first WBC start.
Nolan McLean threw a successful sim game and is hopeful to join Team USA in the next day or so.
Fantasy Impact
McLean threw a simulated game on Wednesday. He is slated to start for Team USA against Italy in the World Baseball Classic.
