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Mets showcase young pitchers in final series at Citi Field

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:33 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Mets showcase young pitchers in final series at Citi Field

Summary

The New York Mets are featuring their promising young pitchers in their last home series of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies. Nolan McLean, Zac Thornton, Christian Scott, and Jonah Tong are all expected to start, providing a glimpse of the team's future. McLean enters with a record of 11-9 and a 3.24 ERA, while Thornton has shown strong performance, including a recent seven-inning outing against the Yankees. Scott, who returned this year from Tommy John surgery, has 127 strikeouts in 105.1 innings. The Mets hope these young arms can form a solid foundation after a disappointing season marked by the trades of several veteran players.

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By the Numbers

•Nolan McLean starts the series opener on Thursday night.
•Zac Thornton, Christian Scott, and Jonah Tong follow in later games.
•McLean has pitched to a 2.33 ERA since June 30.
•Thornton achieved his 11th strong start, allowing three earned runs or fewer.
•Scott is striking out over one batter per inning this season.

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Before the Mets put this disappointing season in the past, they’re giving the Citi Field faithful one last look at the future. The Mets’ pitching plans for their final home series of the season — a four-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies — include the four young starters who are most likely to be factors in next year’s rotation. Following right-handed ace Nolan McLean in Thursday ...
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