Nolan McLean became the first Mets pitcher to win his first three MLB starts, tossing eight marvelous innings in a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that completed a three-game sweep.

But with 53 catches in three seasons, Burks obviously didn’t approximate Brown’s value, his roster spot in obvious jeopardy even before he broke his clavicle in the early portion of training camp.From ...