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Rookie Nolan McLean to Pitch for Team USA in WBC Final

3/17/2026

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Nolan McLean, a 24-year-old rookie pitcher for the New York Mets, will start for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final on March 17, 2026.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed mixed feelings about McLean's participation, citing injury risks but acknowledging the valuable experience.
McLean posted a 2.06 ERA in the 2025 season while the Mets remain cautious given Edwin Díaz's 2023 injury.

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Nolan McLean, a 24-year-old rookie pitcher for the New York Mets, will start for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final on March 17, 2026.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed mixed feelings about McLean's participation, citing injury risks but acknowledging the valuable experience.
McLean posted a 2.06 ERA in the 2025 season while the Mets remain cautious given Edwin Díaz's 2023 injury.