Nolan McLean Delivers Dazzling Debut for Mets, Showcasing Elite Pitches

New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean made an impressive big-league debut, throwing 5 2/3 shutout innings with eight strikeouts against the Mariners after being called up to replace Frankie Montas in the rotation. McLean primarily showcased a devastating sweeper and a newly emphasized curveball, which boasts the league's highest spin rate at an average of 3,279 RPM and has similar movement to his sweeper, making it highly deceptive. While his strong performance suggests he can be an immediate impact player, the Mets are expected to manage his innings given he's already at a career-high of 119 innings in his first season as a full-time pitcher.