Thornton was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. Thornton made a surprise big-league debut with a spot start Wednesday in Washington, and he dealt with some growing pains, giving up four earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three in 4.1 innings. Thornton, a 6-foot-3 lefty, sits 91-92 mph with his two fastballs and threw his 86-mph cutter 50 percent of the time Wednesday. He earned the spot start by logging a 3.16 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 40:12 K:BB in 37 innings across seven starts split between Double-A and Triple-A.
Zachary Thornton: Everything you need to know
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STATS
Zach Thornton Game Log 2026
Zach Thornton Splits 2026
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SplitsGSIPWLERAKBBHBPCGHRERSVOSAVGHR
Overall 14.1010.03200444000.2351Away 14.1010.03200444000.2351Night 14.1010.03200444000.2351vs Righty 00.0000.03200310000.3000vs Lefty 00.0000.00000130000.1431May 14.1010.03200444000.2351Opponent vs WSH 1 4.1 0 1 0.0 3 2 0 0 4 4 4 0 0 0.235 1 Venue @ Washington 1 4.1 0 1 0.0 3 2 0 0 4 4 4 0 0 0.235 1
Zach Thornton Player Profile
Team
New York Mets
Birthdate
1/17/2002 (24)
Status
MIN
HT/WT
6'3", 170 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 5; Pk 22 (NYM)
Birthplace
Winona, MN, USA
Position
RP
College
Grand Canyon
Career History
New York Mets
2026-Present
(1 season)