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Mets to Promote Nolan McLean, Replace Frankie Montas in Rotation

The reported promotion arrives late in the season with New York holding the final NL wild-card spot.

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Oklahoma State's Nolan McLean during an NCAA baseball game on Friday, June 2, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)
Aug 9, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Mets pitcher Frankie Montas (47) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the second inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Overview

  • New York’s front office has reportedly removed Frankie Montas from the starting rotation following his recent struggles.
  • Top prospect Nolan McLean is expected to make his major league debut on Saturday at Citi Field pending an official transaction announcement.
  • McLean has dominated in the minors this year, posting a 1.37 ERA over five Double-A starts and a 2.78 ERA with nearly 10 strikeouts per nine innings across 13 Triple-A outings.
  • His first big-league assignment comes against the Seattle Mariners, whose lineup was bolstered at the trade deadline by additions like Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suárez.
  • The Mets entered Monday’s 13-5 win over the Braves holding the final National League wild-card position, heightening pressure to stabilize their rotation.