Nolan McLean Cleared for WBC After Recovering from Viral Infection

Mets pitcher Nolan McLean has fully recovered from a viral infection that caused vertigo-like symptoms, passing his "ultimate test" by throwing 55 pitches in a minor league outing. With no lingering symptoms, he is set to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. McLean is scheduled to start against Italy on March 10 and is currently slated to start the tournament finale on March 17 if the U.S. advances. He looks forward to learning from veteran pitchers on the Team USA roster.