Joel Sherman Nolan McLean’s Team USA debut on hold with Mets rookie feeling ill By Joel Sherman Published March 2, 2026, 5:22 p.m. ET Mets pitcher Nolan McLean (26) comes off after the third inning against the Houston Astros. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST PHOENIX — Nolan McLean was not with Team USA when workouts began Monday because he was feeling under the weather, according to a source.
He was supposed to start an exhibition for the Americans on Wednesday against the Rockies, but now the U.S. will use a patchwork group to pitch that game.
The hope was that he would be well enough to start Wednesday for the Mets.
