# @lockedonmets on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZIe1y_wsLDg - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69445524-lockedonmets-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/c7787ae0d3.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T10:00:06.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Locked On Mets (@lockedonmets) — https://gondola.cc/lockedonmets ## Caption New York Mets stun San Diego Padres as rookies power a 2-1 victory, highlighted by Carson Benge’s electrifying outfield assists and Nolan McLean's gritty pitching. Is McLean being overlooked in the NL Rookie of the Year race despite his dominant stretch and mounting strikeouts? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ defensive masterclass, clutch run prevention, and discusses McLean’s Rookie of the Year case compared to Carson Benge, JJ Wetherholt, and Sal Stewart. Key topics include Billy Amick’s call-up to Triple-A, the Mets’ latest roster moves with Christopher Morel’s promotion, and the uphill climb for a Wild Card spot as New York faces a tough late-season schedule. Can this promising young core defy the odds and spark an improbable playoff run? Episode Timestamps 00:00 Mets Win, Rookie Impact Recap of Mets' 2-1 victory, focus on rookie Carson Bench's defense and dramatic inning. 10:36 Nolan McLean ROY Case In-depth analysis of Nolan McLean's overlooked Rookie of the Year candidacy and pitcher versus position player trends. 26:06 Mets Roster Moves & Farm Discussion of Billy Amick and Emilian Pitre AAA call-ups, Morel's roster status, and Mets playoff hopes. Brad Penner-Imagn Images Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mets/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ Follow Locked On Mets on Twitter Locked On Mets https://twitter.com/LockedOnMets Ryan Finkelstein https://twitter.com/FinkelsteinRyan #Mets #NewYorkMets #mlb Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! AmazonThis Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them. Clutch ParlaysGo to https://ClutchParlays.com today and use code LOCKEDON for your first month free on a monthly plan. Pick Smarter. Parlay Sharper. StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase.  Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball. Dose DailyReady to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription.  5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon Clutch ParlaysGo to https://ClutchParlays.com today and use code LOCKEDON for your first month free on a monthly plan. Pick Smarter. Parlay Sharper.  KALSHIFor a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10.  GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) ## Stats - **Views:** 3,056 - **Likes:** 145 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 26 ## Tags mlb, mets, newyorkmets --- Copyright (c) Gondola