Mets may call up rookie Jonah Tong in next couple of days
The New York Mets are considering calling up rookie pitcher Jonah Tong to start a game this weekend. Manager Carlos Mendoza mentioned that Tong may be needed to provide extra rest for the team's starting pitchers. Tong has had an inconsistent season in the minors, but the team remains optimistic about his potential contributions.
- ▪Jonah Tong was scratched from his start for Triple-A Syracuse, indicating a potential call-up.
- ▪The Mets have already promoted pitchers Christian Scott and Zach Thornton from Syracuse this season.
- ▪Tong has a 5.68 ERA in nine starts this season and previously pitched for the Mets last year.
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MLB New York Mets Mets may call up rookie Jonah Tong in next couple of days By Mike Puma Published May 20, 2026, 10:44 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — Jonah Tong has entered the conversation as the next minor league starting pitcher who might get an opportunity with the Mets. The right-hander was scratched from his start for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, after which manager Carlos Mendoza indicated that Tong may start for the Mets this weekend in Miami to provide an extra day of rest for the starting pitchers. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets.
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