Mets' Zach Thornton 'super surprised' by MLB promotion after brief tenure in Triple-A

With a need in their starting rotation following Clay Holmes ’ broken leg against the Yankees on Friday night, the Mets decided to call up left-handed pitcher Zach Thornton to pitch on Wednesday. Thornton, who was only promoted from Double-A to Triple-A a couple of weeks ago, met with the media for the first time before Tuesday’s game against the Washington Nationals and expressed his emotions about his rapid ascent. “I’m super surprised.

I mean, after only two Triple-A starts, I thought I had a little bit more work to do up there,” Thornton said. “But try to win some games here now. ” Thornton, 24, pitched well in those two starts for Syracuse, owning a 2.

25 ERA (0. 92 WHIP) in 12 innings. In seven starts overall this season, the left-hander has a 3.

16 ERA and 40 strikeouts to 12 walks in 37 IP. With a reputation for not being afraid while pitching, Thornton spoke about his control and attitude on the mound. “I treat every game the same: I want to go out and compete,” he said.