Zach Thornton Secures Permanent Spot in Mets Starting Rotation

Rookie Zach Thornton has officially earned a spot in the Mets' starting rotation following a dominant seven-inning, two-hit shutout performance against the Red Sox. Thornton, who struck out five in Sunday's no-decision, provided a much-needed boost to the pitching staff, leading to the optioning of Tobias Myers to Triple-A. His fearless outing serves as a rare bright spot for the team, and he is confirmed to make his next start following the All-Star break.