What Mets’ Zach Thornton will bring to table in major league debut
Zach Thornton is set to make his major league debut with the New York Mets. The left-handed pitcher, known for his ability to throw strikes, has been selected to fill the spot left by an injured teammate. Thornton has impressed Mets officials during his minor league appearances and is ready to compete at the highest level.
- ▪Zach Thornton is 6-foot-3 and weighs 170 pounds.
- ▪He has a 3.16 ERA in seven minor league starts this season.
- ▪Thornton was chosen over other candidates to fill the pitching vacancy.
- ▪The Mets have participated in 10 extra-inning games this season, winning six of them.
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MLB New York Mets What Mets’ Zach Thornton will bring to table in major league debut By Mike Puma Published May 19, 2026, 9:18 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — Zach Thornton’s relatively slender frame for a pitcher might benefit him. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Listed at 6-foot-3, 170 pounds, the left-hander — who will pitch for the Mets on Wednesday in his major league debut (either as the starter or behind an opener) — credits that build for his approach on the mound. “I’m not the biggest guy in the world,” Thornton said Tuesday at Nationals Park.
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