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AL exec reveals only thing stopping Mets' Nolan McLean from winning a Cy Young in his career
TL;DR
Mets pitcher Nolan McLean is performing well despite the team's struggles, but an AL executive claims that Paul Skenes is the only obstacle preventing McLean from winning a Cy Young award.
Key points
- Mets have a 10-21 record this season
- Nolan McLean is performing well as an ace pitcher
- An AL executive cites Paul Skenes as a barrier to McLean's Cy Young chances
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The New York Mets are 10-21 on the season, and things don't look likely to get any better anytime soon due to the injuries and offensive struggles.
While things aren't going well, Nolan McLean, the Mets ace, has been great so far this season. Even if 2026 continues to be a disaster, at least McLean has looked good and should be an ace-level pitcher for a long time.
According to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, an anonymous AL executive made a bold claim on McLean, that there's just one thing that will stop McLean from winning a Cy Young award: Paul Skenes.
Mets' Nolan McLean should win a Cy Young in his career
"McLean isn't a future ace; he's already a No. 1," one AL executive said. "If he doesn't win a Cy Young at some point, it's only because Paul Skenes pitches in the same league."
The Mets righty is one of the best pitchers in the sport right now, and he's still 24 years old. He has a long career ahead of him, which could be filled with All-Star nods and Cy Young votes.
Q&A
What is stopping Nolan McLean from winning a Cy Young award?
An AL executive stated that Paul Skenes is the only thing preventing Nolan McLean from winning a Cy Young award.
How is Nolan McLean performing this season with the Mets?
Nolan McLean has been performing well and is expected to be an ace-level pitcher for a long time, despite the Mets' overall struggles.
What are the New York Mets' current standings?
The New York Mets currently have a record of 10-21 this season.