Mets rank young starters after turbulent pitching season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:36 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The New York Mets have moved to a younger pitching rotation following a difficult season. Freddy Peralta's struggles and injuries to veteran pitchers led to a reliance on younger talent. Nolan McLean has emerged as the team’s ace, and Zac Thornton and Christian Scott are also featured in the starting lineup. The changes have positioned the Mets for a potentially stronger rotation heading into the next season.
- •Freddy Peralta struggled after being traded to the Mets.
- •Nolan McLean has become the team's de facto ace.
- •Zac Thornton offers makeup, if not velocity, for pitching.
- •Christian Scott has potential but is inconsistent.
- •Sean Manaea may serve in a long reliever role.
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Ranking Mets Starters Isn’t Easy, But We’re Going Young Here
"The New York Mets wound up going young with their rotation, but it worked out well in the end.
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