Zac Thornton’s Rotation Race | MLB News

The Mets are giving young pitcher Zac Thornton a real shot at a rotation spot as the season winds down, after trading away veterans to open opportunities. With just six starts under his belt, Thornton’s been solid—low ERA, few hits and walks—but his recent performance against Miami exposed shaky control. While his actual stats look better than expected (thanks to opponents not hitting the ball hard), his style—relying on pinpoint command like Jose Quintana—still needs refinement. He’s showing flashes of brilliance, but isn’t yet ready for playoff pressure. With Nolan McLean and Christian Scott locking in, Thornton remains a valuable back-end option: reliable for five or six innings, but not a star starter. He’s got time to prove himself, but the Mets need more than depth—they need upgrades to truly contend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77f078a1fdcd7983