Mets Call Up Pitching Prospect LHP Zach Thornton

 

Mets LHP Zach Thorton (Photo Credits to SNY.TV)

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced that they are calling up LHP Zach Thornton from Triple-A Syracuse.

Mendoza said that Thornton could start, but there might also be an opener in front of him. 

Thornton is ranked as the #13 best prospect in the Mets minor league system and is known for his command and control.

He made five starts at Double-A Binghamton to start the 2026 season and then made two starts in Triple-A where he pitched a 2.25 ERA.

With calling up Thornton, the Mets filled a role in the starting rotation with RHP Kodai Senga and RHP Clay Holmes on the IL. 

The rotation now includes RHP Freddy Peralta, RHP Nolan McLean, RHP Christian Scott, Thornton and LHP David Peterson in bulk relief with an opener in front of him.