While one top Mets pitching prospect made a stellar debut in Queens on Saturday, another did so up in Syracuse.

Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and Nationals play a three-game series in Washington, D.C.

The Mets turn to top pitching prospect Nolan McLean on Saturday to try and alleviate some of their starting pitching woes.

The Mets plan to promote McLean, the No. 37 prospect in baseball per MLB.com, for his major league debut on Saturday against ...

McLean has also been stellar this year, pitching for Syracuse. In 14 games (11 starts) this season, the No. 3-ranked prospect for the Mets is 5-4 with a 3.01 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 77.2 innings.

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So by not trading their pitching prospects, like Triple-A starters like Nolan McLean (No. 3), Brandon Sproat (No. 5) or Double-A standout Jonah Tong (No. 2), the Mets can incorporate them in their ...

Mets pitcher Brandon Sproat throws in the first inning of a Spring Training game against the Washington Nationals at Clover Park, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, FL.

McLean has also been stellar this year, pitching for Syracuse. In 14 games (11 starts) this season, the No. 3-ranked prospect for the Mets is 5-4 with a 3.01 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 77.2 innings.

Heyman also confirmed reports that the Mets are very hesitant to trade any of the pitchers and view them as virtually untouchable at this deadline. Sproat, who came into the season as the Mets top ...

McLean has also been stellar this year, pitching for Syracuse. In 14 games (11 starts) this season, the No. 3-ranked prospect for the Mets is 5-4 with a 3.01 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 77.2 innings.