Zac Thornton eyes continued development after strong rookie season with Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Zac Thornton prepares for his 15th and final start of the season on Thursday against the Rangers. He has achieved a record of 5-5 with a 3.40 ERA over 79⅓ innings in his first major league season. Thornton, who was drafted by the Mets in 2023, is focused on building strength and refining his pitch arsenal to enhance his performance. Mets interim manager Andy Green believes Thornton can take his game to the next level by increasing the velocity of his fastball and improving his secondary pitches.
- •Zac Thornton has a 5-5 record with a 3.40 ERA in his rookie season.
- •He has struck out 59 batters over 79⅓ innings pitched.
- •Thornton missed part of last season due to injury but aims to finish this one.
- •Mets interim manager Andy Green sees potential for Thornton to improve.
- •Thornton plans to focus on adding muscle and refining his pitches in the offseason.
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"Zac Thornton relies on his control and a diverse arsenal. Is it enough to stay in the rotation, and what is the Mets rookie's next step?
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