When Nolan McLean took the mound, the buzz in Queens felt like Opening Day again. Scouts, fans, and analysts had circled the date, and McLean delivered with the kind of stuff that draws people close to their screens. This wasn’t a quiet debut—it was a coming-out party for one of the New York Mets’ most anticipated arms.
Timing can be as important as talent. By calling him up now, the Mets gave McLean a window to make an immediate splash and left room for greater opportunities. If it works, this move could seem simple now but brilliant in execution later.