The New York Mets should be excited about what starting pitcher Nolan McLean can bring to the table as the season winds down.

Nolan McLean's call-up might be just what the Mets need, but that shouldn't be the case for MLB's second biggest payroll.

Nolan McLean provided the struggling Mets a much-needed lift on Saturday, tossing 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his major league debut as New York beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1. McLean (1-0) allowed two hits with four walks and struck out eight to help lift the Mets to just their third win in their last 17 games.

Rookie Nolan McLean delivered what the Mets needed in his MLB debut, striking out eight and flashing some clutch leather over 5⅓ scoreless innings in a 3-1 win over the Mariners.

The New York Mets suffered a second-straight loss to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday as their blockbuster offseason and strong start have turned into a disappointing skid.

Mets right-hander Tylor Megill took another step in the right direction as he struck out nine in 3.1 innings of scoreless work during his rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton.

Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo made his 24th start of the season Saturday and became the first hurler ever to toss six innings or more in each one of them.