Overview
- McLean recently dealt with vertigo-like symptoms tied to a suspected inner-ear viral issue that delayed his departure for World Baseball Classic preparations.
- He threw four innings Wednesday in Port St. Lucie without dizziness and described pitching without symptoms as the ultimate test.
- Team USA still plans for him to start the pool play finale against Italy next week if he is cleared.
- Manager Mark DeRosa has also identified McLean as a potential starter for the tournament final should the U.S. advance.
- Mets staff have characterized the condition as not serious and are monitoring him after he reported about a five-pound weight loss during the illness.