Nolan McLean stands out among Mets rookies for NL Rookie of the Year

Nolan McLean has emerged as a leading candidate for the NL Rookie of the Year Award in 2026, alongside teammates Carson Benge and AJ Ewing. Despite a recent challenging outing against the Yankees, McLean boasts 18 quality starts and a 2.24 ERA in his last 17 games. His strikeout rate of 9.9 per nine innings ranks him among the top pitchers in the National League, with 189 strikeouts overall. Benge is also having a strong season, nearing a 20-20 performance with 10 outfield assists. McLean aims to become the first rookie to achieve 20 quality starts since Yordano Ventura in 2014.

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