Availability
Mets interim manager Andy Green said Zach Thornton will stay in the rotation.
Fantasy Impact
Thornton tossed seven scoreless innings in a no-decision on Sunday against the Red Sox. He has allowed just one run over 13 innings across his last two starts.
The Mets optioned LHP Zach Thornton to Triple-A Syracuse.
Fantasy Impact
Thornton allowed one run over six innings with seven strikeouts during a no-decision against the Phillies on Friday. He returns to Triple-A to make room for Christian Scott's return to the mound on Saturday.
Zach Thornton allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings in Friday’s loss to the Phillies.
Fantasy Impact
Thornton turned in a much more stable performance in his first start with the big league club since May, allowing four earned runs in his only other trip to the mound this point. The left-hander will need to offer more stability if fantasy managers are to trust him as a reliable starting options in a disappointing Mets rotation, posting a 4.35 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with an 0-1 and 8.7 K/9 ratio record across two starts.
The Mets recalled LHP Zach Thornton from Triple-A Syracuse.
Fantasy Impact
Thornton is set for his second career start on Friday against the Phillies. He has posted a 4.25 ERA in Triple-A this season.
The Mets are expected to recall Zach Thornton to start on Friday against the Phillies.
Fantasy Impact
Thornton allowed four runs over 4 1/3 innings in his MLB debut against the Nationals in May. He'll get another opportunity following the trade of David Peterson.