The New York Mets have promoted top pitching prospect Nolan McLean, who will make his first start on Saturday. McLean went 8-5 with a 2.45 ERA in 21 games, including 18 starts, between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse. 

McLean struck out 127 batters in 113 2/3 innings with a five-pitch arsenal.

"We feel good with him going out there and giving us a chance to win baseball games at the big league level," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. "Credit to him that he put himself in this position."

McLean will become the first member of the Mets' 2023 draft class to reach the majors. McLean played collegiately for Oklahoma State.