Mets cut Craig Kimbrel to bring up Jonah Tong as youth infusion continues
The New York Mets have designated veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment as part of their ongoing youth movement. They have called up 22-year-old pitcher Jonah Tong to join the major league roster. This decision follows the recent promotion of several other young prospects to the team.
- ▪The Mets are focusing on a youth movement by promoting young players to the major league roster.
- ▪Craig Kimbrel, 38, had a 6.00 ERA over 14 appearances before being cut.
- ▪Jonah Tong, the Mets' No. 2 prospect, has struggled in the past but is being given another chance.
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MLB New York Mets Mets cut Craig Kimbrel to bring up Jonah Tong as youth infusion continues By Michael Blinn Published May 22, 2026, 3:04 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Mets’ youth movement continues. The team designated veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment on Friday, calling up wunderkind starter Jonah Tong. Tong will join a growing list of Mets prospects to join the major league roster in recent weeks, with outfielders A.J. Ewing and Nick Morabito getting their chance alongside Carson Benge, who broke with the Mets out of training camp. Mets pitcher Jonah Tong (21) throws in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Spring Training.
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