Is Nolan McLean NOT Ready to Be the Mets' TRUE ACE?! | Do They NEED to Sign Tarik Skubal?
Is Nolan McLean NOT Ready to Be the Mets' TRUE ACE?! | Do They NEED to Sign Tarik Skubal?  
Podcast: Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets
Published On: Sat Sep 12 2026
Description: New York Mets face a crucial decision: Can Nolan McLean truly anchor the rotation, or must Steve Cohen finally make a splash in free agency with a blockbuster move for Tarik Skubal?After McLean’s rocky start against the Yankees, questions mount about his readiness for big-game pressure and the Mets’ willingness to invest in a proven ace.Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ rotation outlook, contrasting their conservative pitching contracts with the Yankees’ aggressive veteran spending on stars like Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Max Fried.Key topics include McLean’s limited track record in high-leverage MLB moments, potential trade and free-agent targets like Clay Holmes, and the urgent need to bolster both the rotation and bullpen.Could a Skubal signing reshape the Mets’ future, or will they once again be outbid by rivals?Find out how this offseason could make or break New York’s postseason ambitions.Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images  Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!AmazonThis Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them. OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Dose DailyReady to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription.  StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase.  Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball.5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.KALSHIFor a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10.  GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM  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.