McLean joined the squad with a scintillating minor-league season under his belt. He's 8-5 with a 2.45 ERA and 127 strikeouts in 113 2/3 innings for the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies and Triple-A Syracuse Mets. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mets' Nolan McLean Goes Behind-the-Back to Start Crafty Double Play vs. Mariners.

Nolan McLean was in trouble in his major league debut Saturday, but with the bases loaded, he made a highlight-reel play to erase the Mariners threat.

The Mets’ strength is a deep and talented bullpen, but opportunities to fully utilize that weapon have been scant since it became fully stocked at the trade deadline.

Nolan McLean did not arrive in Queens with much experience in the art of being a savior. Prior to McLean’s debut Saturday, Mets officials had all but thrown up bright yellow caution signs, begging fans not to place him on too high of a pedestal.

The Cincinnati Reds earned their 10th consecutive victory over the Los Angeles Angels, going back to 2019, with a 6-4 victory.

That’s why Saturday’s 12-6 win over the Giants at Citi Field wasn’t just reassuring because it ended a four-game losing streak and put the Mets back atop the division. But also because Lindor, Alonso and leadoff hitter Brandon Nimmo combined to drive in 10 runs to go along with five runs scored and eight hits.

Because of shaky starting pitching, the Mets are 1-3 since the trade deadline and have lost six of their past seven.