Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean Could be Bullpen Options Down the Stretch
Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean could fill bullpen roles this season if necessary, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. As the trade deadline looms, one of the Mets' glaring weaknesses is their relief corps, and they could deal away from their infield depth in order to secure it. However, in the event they do not, it could be either Sproat or McLean. They've been performing well as starters in the minors, and it wouldn't necessarily mean they would be relievers next year and beyond. The Mets' fourth (McLean) and fifth-ranked (Sproat) prospects could also still be called up to serve as a cog in the rotation in the event one of their current starters goes down with an injury. Sproat's season-long numbers are deceiving as he's been dominant lately, posting a 0.00 ERA, a 0.61 WHIP, and a 10.57 K/9 (25.9 percent K-BB%) over his last four starts, while McLean owns a 2.58 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a 10.03 K/9 (15.9 percent K-BB%) in 17 games (14 starts).
Source: Will Sammon - The Athletic
New York Mets pitching prospects Source: Will Sammon - The Athletic

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