Nolan McLean Lands $791,500 Deal As Team USA Start Looms

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Nolan McLean Lands $791,500 Deal As Team USA Start Looms

Mets co-ace and Rookie of the Year candidate McLean agreed to $791,500 deal; $11,500 above minimum. “I’m just happy to be here,” he told The Post. He’s also slated to start Team USA’s final game. If he’s optioned, his pay would drop to $127,100, making his spring role even bigger. The cut is unlikely, but it’s built into the deal.

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