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Mets Promote Nolan McLean, Ditch Struggling Montas

8/16/2025

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The New York Mets are promoting prospect Nolan McLean to improve their pitching staff, replacing Frankie Montas.
McLean, 24, has a 2.78 ERA in Triple-A and leads the minors in strikeouts since July 1.
Montas has expressed dissatisfaction with his bullpen role and has a 6.38 ERA this season.

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Story summary

The New York Mets are promoting prospect Nolan McLean to improve their pitching staff, replacing Frankie Montas.
McLean, 24, has a 2.78 ERA in Triple-A and leads the minors in strikeouts since July 1.
Montas has expressed dissatisfaction with his bullpen role and has a 6.38 ERA this season.