Locked On Mets

Nolan McLean's velocity jumps in his spring debut, sending New York Mets fans buzzing about a potential breakout rookie campaign.   Is McLean poised to become the Mets’ true ace—even after the addition of Freddy Peralta—and crack MLB’s top tier of pitchers? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down McClain’s electric outing against the Houston Astros, his arsenal of six pitches. Key topics include McLean's World Baseball Classic impact, Fangraphs projections versus Fink Projections, and the competition for the Mets’ ace title.   Plus, can McLean maintain a sub-2.50 ERA throughout a full season, and is the NL Rookie of the Year already his to lose?   Don’t miss this deep dive into the Mets’ rotation, what separates McLean from other young arms, and why he might headline the team’s playoff push in 2026.Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Cli