# Is Nolan McLean NOT Ready to Be the Mets' TRUE ACE?! | Do They NEED to Sign Tarik Skubal?

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Podcast: [Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mets-daily-podcast-on-the-new-york-mets-341003)
Published: 2026-09-12T08:26:46+00:00
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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?

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