Nolan McLean has been a silver lining to a nightmarish start for the Mets

Nolan McLean has been a silver lining to a nightmarish start for the Mets originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . There were a lot of eyes on the New York Mets coming into the 2026 season.

They made plenty of moves that the front office thought would put them in contention this year. Unfortunately, those moves aren't paying off. The Mets currently sit in last place in the NL East with their 10-19 record.

Not only do they sit in the basement of the NL East, but they are also tied for the worst record across MLB with the Philadelphia Phillies . MORE: Mets have just one way to turn disaster season around, according to ESPN analyst Nolan McLean has been a silver lining to a nightmarish start for the Mets The offense has been a huge problem for the Mets this year. They rank last in runs scored, runs per game, OBP, SLG, wOBA, and wRC+.

They have also been bitten by the injury bug as Juan Soto just returned from the IL, Kodai Senga is back on the 15-day IL, Luis Robert Jr. is dealing with back issues, and Francisco Lindor is expected to miss a few weeks with a strained left calf. Now, if you're looking for some good news, Nolan McLean has been lights-out so far this season.