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AUGUST 12 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves and Mets play, winner takes 3-game series

Both the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Blanks Bucs for third win Thornton (3-2) picked up the win in Friday's 6-4 victory over the Pirates, allowing four hits and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out three.

Impact The rookie southpaw tossed just 63 pitches (42 strikes) before begin lifted with the Mets ahead 6-0, although the bullpen made things interesting. Thornton has held the opposition off the scoreboard in three of five starts since rejoining the rotation just before the All-Star break, posting a 1.86 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB through 29 innings over that stretch. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road next week in Atlanta.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Semien and Zac Thornton lead Mets to their 4th straight victory, 6-4 over sliding Pirates

Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, rookie Zac Thornton pitched five scoreless innings and the New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pi...

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Mets visit the Pirates on 3-game road win streak

The New York Mets visit the Pittsburgh Pirates aiming to continue a three-game road winning streak

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Why Zac Thornton Shouldn't Be an Automatic for the Mets' 2027 Rotation The 2026 season is firmly in evaluation mode for the New York Mets, who traded away players such as Freddy Peralta while also looking at som...

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

Tough day against Miami Thornton (2-2) took the loss Saturday, giving up four runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings as the Mets were downed 6-2 by the Marlins. He struck out two...

Impact The rookie southpaw needed 94 pitches (56 strikes) to record 14 outs in his shortest outing since he returned to the big-league rotation in late June, with the three free passes being a season high in the majors. Over five starts since then, Thornton has delivered a 2.10 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB over 30 innings as he establishes himself as a part of the Mets' 2027 rotation plans. He'll look to bounce back in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come on the road next weekend in Pittsburgh.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Mets turn to rookie Zac Thornton vs. Marlins Deadspin | Mets turn to rookie Zac Thornton vs. Marlins

AUGUST 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

Gets plenty of support in victory Thornton (2-1) earned the win over Atlanta on Monday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five batters over 6.1 innings.

Impact Thornton struggled a bit out of the gate, allowing three first-inning singles, but a double play helped him escape with just one run on his ledger. The Mets' offense responded with a run in the bottom of that frame and went on to score 14 times, aiding the rookie righty in his second straight victory. Thornton continues to thrive despite not missing a ton of bats -- he had a modest nine whiffs and five punchouts, and he's compiled just 22 strikeouts across 29.2 innings on the campaign. That dents his fantasy appeal a bit, but Thornton has still been a really nice find so far, as he's recorded a 2.43 ERA and 0.91 WHIP through five MLB starts.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Lindor homers twice and drives in 6 as Mets pull away for 14-3 rout of Braves

Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the New York Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Mets host the Braves to start 3-game series

The New York Mets host the Atlanta Braves to begin a three-game series

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Zac Thornton's Recent Surge Could Have Domino Effect on Mets' Starting Rotation Since leaving the All-Star break and their abysmal first half in the rearview mirror, the New York Mets have proven what their ceiling could...

JULY 23 • SI.COM

Earns first MLB win Thornton (1-1) earned the win Tuesday against the Mets, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out two over six scoreless innings.

Impact Thornton threw 53 of his 81 pitches for strikes and picked up the first major-league victory of his career. The left-hander allowed just one hit through his first five innings and retired 13 consecutive batters during one stretch before finishing with his second straight scoreless outing. Thornton has now thrown 18 consecutive shutout innings and through his first four major-league starts he owns a 1.93 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB across 23.1 innings. He's lined up to make his next start Monday at home against Atlanta.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers host the Mets on 4-game home win streak

The Milwaukee Brewers, on a four-game home winning streak, host the New York Mets

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Zach Thornton Gives Mets a Rotation Answer They Can No Longer Ignore After a dominant seven-inning performance against the Red Sox, Mets rookie Zach Thornton is making a compelling case to anchor the starting...

JULY 13 • SI.COM

New York Mets’ 40-57 Start Marks Franchise’s Worst First Half Since 1995

After starting the season with high expectations and a payroll to match, the New York Mets stumbled into the All-Star break following their...

JULY 13 • FOX SPORTS

New York Mets’ 40-57 Start Marks Franchise’s Worst First Half Since 1995

Will start second half in rotation Thornton will remain in the Mets' rotation following the All-Star break, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The rookie allowed just two hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings...

Impact Thornton was stellar against Boston on Sunday, as he needed just 82 pitches to get through seven scoreless innings while holding the Red Sox to just two singles, and he'll be rewarded with a regular spot in the Mets' rotation to open the second half. In three major-league starts this season, Thornton's pitched to a 2.60 ERA with a 0.92 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 17.1 innings.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Lindor error leads to Red Sox comeback in 3-2, 10-inning win over Mets as Boston completes 9-0 trip

Francisco Lindor misplayed a potential game-ending, double-play grounder for an error that led to Boston’s two-run ninth inning, Anthony Siegler hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th and...

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Promoted for Sunday's start The Mets recalled Thornton from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of his start against the Red Sox on Sunday.

Impact The left-hander went back to Syracuse after delivering a quality start against the Phillies on June 26, and he'll rejoin the Mets to start the final game before the All-Star break. In addition to that outing, Thornton made one previous start in the majors this season, giving up four runs across 4.1 innings at Washington on May 20.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox visit the Mets on 8-game road win streak

The Boston Red Sox visit the New York Mets aiming to continue an eight-game road winning streak

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Set to pitch Sunday Thornton is expected to pitch in Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact There's a strong chance that Thornton will get to start Sunday's first-half finale, though the Mets haven't confirmed their plans just yet. The 24-year-old southpaw has already made two starts in the majors this season, giving up five earned runs while striking out 10 batters and walking three across 10.1 innings. Although he hasn't yet been able to claim a regular spot in the Mets' rotation, that could change within the next couple of weeks, depending on what moves New York makes ahead of the trade deadline.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back in minors The Mets optioned Thornton to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Thornton gave up just one run over six innings during his start against the Phillies on Friday, but it wasn't enough to buy him another turn through the rotation. He'll instead head back to Triple-A to make room for Christian Scott's (hip) return from the injured list. Now with a 4.35 ERA and 1.16 WHIP through 10.1 across his first two MLB starts, Thornton could be called upon again later in the year if New York's rotation depth is tested.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Hill robs Juan Soto with dazzling catch to make another big impression on Phillies

Derek Hill made quite a first impression with the Philadelphia Phillies by hitting dramatic ninth-inning homers in consecutive games this week

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Impresses in return Thornton did not factor into the decision in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Phillies, allowing one run on five hits and one walk with seven strikeouts over six innings.

Impact Making just his second career major-league start, Thornton allowed a run in the first inning before settling in with five scoreless frames. He threw an impressive 54 of 78 pitches for strikes with 13 whiffs while logging his first career quality start. The rookie southpaw likely earned himself another turn in the Mets' rotation, which would line him up for a road matchup against Atlanta next weekend.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hill makes incredible grab as Wheeler pitches Phillies to 2-1 win after Mets fire manager

Derek Hill robbed Juan Soto of a two-run homer with a spectacular catch that helped Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

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