Mets Morning News: Mets blow the Bo Show

May 19, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Nolan McLean (26) walks back to the dugout after against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images | Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images Meet the Mets The Mets blew an early five run lead in Washington, losing the game 9-6 to the Nationals. All nine runs were given up by Nolan McLean during his 5.

2 innings, though only six were earned. Choose your recap : Amazin’ Avenue , Faith and Fear in Flushing , MLB. com , New York Daily News , New York Post , The Athletic The Mets continued their youth movement by calling up outfield prospect Nick Morabito.

Morabito will add to the speed and athleticism that’s at the core of their influx of young prospects. Morabito wore the number 8 , which has not been given to any player since 2001, frozen to honor Gary Carter. The number won’t last long , however, as he’ll switch to the number 55, a number he chose for himself.

And despite all the hoopla over the use of Gary Carter’s number, Carter himself might not have cared as much. The Mets’ youth movement was aided in part by the departures of both Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom. The Mets added left-handed pitcher Anderson Severino to the 40-man roster, transferred Clay Holmes to the 60-day injured list, and designated Austin Slater for assignment .