December 29, 2025 at 12:06 pm

Nolan McLean Might Be the Most Important Mets Pitcher Nobody’s Talking About

If you’re still waiting for the next big free-agent savior to fix this franchise, you’re missing what’s actually happening right under your nose.

The Mets’ real future might already be in the system — and his name is Nolan McLean.

While the headlines chase contracts and trade rumors, McLean has quietly been doing the thing that actually matters: developing into a legitimate major league starter. Not hype. Not projection. Actual indicators that translate.

We’re talking:

  • Legit starter traits, not bullpen fluff
  • Strong K-BB numbers

  • Real pitch mix growth

  • A profile that historically turns into reliable big-league innings

This isn’t about dreaming on upside. This is about recognizing patterns before the rest of the fanbase catches up.

I broke it all down here — the numbers, the comps, the reason this matters right now for the Mets’ future:

👉 https://randommetsfans.com/nolan-mclean-is-the-future-the-mets-arent-talking-about/

If you’ve been looking for the next guy before the hype cycle kicks in, this is the one.
Read it, argue with it, agree with it — just don’t ignore it.

Because the Mets’ next real window probably doesn’t start with a $300M contract.
It starts with a pitcher you weren’t paying attention to yet.

Drop your take below. Let’s hear it.

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