What Can the Mets EXPECT From Their Rookie Starters in 2026? | Top Pitching Prospects on the Rise

The New York Mets' 2026 season hinges on their rookie pitchers. Nolan McLean emerges as a potential ace, but should he lead the rotation? Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong show promise, but questions linger about their readiness. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets' pitching depth, analyzing prospects like Christian Scott, Jack Wenniger, and Jonathan Santucci. The episode explores how these young arms impact offseason strategy. Should the Mets acquire a veteran ace? How will they balance development with immediate needs? Finkelstein examines the trade potential of pitching prospects and discusses the Mets' transformation into a pitching factory. Uncover the blueprint for the Mets' 2026 rotation and get insights on how rookie arms could shape their playoff aspirations. Listen now to gain a competitive edge in understanding the Mets' pitching future! JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. Nutrafol See thicker, stronger hair with less shedding in just 3–6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code LOCKEDONMLB. Zippix Go to https://ZippixToothpicks.com and use promo code LOCKEDON for 10% off your first order.Zippix Toothpicks—energy and focus, anytime you need it. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup . PrizePicks — Run Your Game. Click Link Here : https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.