Zac Thornton tells The Post about the Mets’ promising pitching core — and the Tarik Skubal prize he wants

Despite his rookie success, the 24-year-old Thornton hasn’t been guaranteed a rotation spot heading to spring training.

By Mike Puma · NY Post

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 12:16 AM

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Zac Thornton discussed the New York Mets' emerging pitching core with The Post.
Thornton credited offseason camps in Florida for preparing pitchers Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, and Jonah Tong.
Nolan McLean recorded a 3.16 ERA and 194 strikeouts over 31 starts in a standout rookie campaign.

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Zac Thornton spoke to The Post about the New York Mets' emerging young pitching rotation, expressing pride in the group's collective development. Thornton highlighted the hard work done alongside teammates Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, and Jonah Tong during offseason camps in Florida as key to their recent major league progress.

McLean established himself as a National League Rookie of the Year candidate after posting a 3.16 ERA with 194 strikeouts across 179 2/3 innings in 31 starts. The excerpt truncates before detailing Thornton's specific comments regarding Tarik Skubal.

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Zac Thornton tells The Post about the Mets’ promising pitching core — and the Tarik Skubal prize he wants

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