Harper Praises Mets' McLean as 'Best Arm'

0:00For the New York Mets, it's March 18th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Bryce Harper of the Phillies has some high praise for New York Mets, pitching prospect McLean, calling him the best arm he faced last year. The 24-year-old right-hander, MLB Pipelines' number 6 overall prospect, made just 8 starts for the Mets in 2025, but shown. In two outings against Philadelphia, giving up only one run and 11 strikeouts over 13-1-3 innings. That strong showing carried over to the World Baseball Classic Final this week, where Venezuela beat the United States 3-2 for its first title. McLean started on the mound, allowing two runs and fanning four in four, and two-thirds innings, even as Harper hit a two-run homer to tie a late. Harper didn't hold back after the game, saying McLean through great despite the early deficit and labeling him a special talent for years to come. This comes on top of Harper's earlier nod in March, where he picked McLean over big

1:01names like Sai Youngwinners, Paul Schienes, and Tark Scooball. McLean's hot finish to 2025 fueled the buzz, with a 2.06 ERA and 57 strikeouts and 48 innings down the stretch. He opened plenty of eyes and heads into 2026 as a top favorite for National League rookie of the year. For the Mets, McLean could be a game-changer in the rotation as they aim to challenge the Phillies in the NL East. Single-game tickets through June are on sale now if you want to see him in action. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Don't need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com