Andy Green discusses Zac Thornton's development for Mets offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
New York Mets interim manager Andy Green praised rookie pitcher Zac Thornton after his performance in a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Thornton, holding a 3.40 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 79.1 innings this season, pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs. Green emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum and outlined potential physical and skill improvements for Thornton in the offseason, encouraging him to aim for a weight increase and enhanced velocity. Thornton expressed determination to prove himself as a reliable player in the league.
- •Zac Thornton pitched six innings with two earned runs against the Phillies.
- •Thornton has a 3.40 ERA and 1.15 WHIP this season.
- •Green suggests Thornton could increase weight and velocity in the offseason.
- •Thornton aims to prove his worth in the league moving forward.
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Andy Green outlines Zac Thornton's 'path to improvement' for coming Mets offseason and beyond
"With the offseason approaching, New York Mets interim manager Andy Green has words of praise and motivation for rookie pitcher Zac Thornton following another stellar outing on the mound.
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