Overview
- Jonah Tong threw three scoreless, hitless innings out of the bullpen in the Mets’ May 22 game against the Marlins and was praised by manager Carlos Mendoza as “very encouraging.”
- Multiple reports say Tong will remain with the major-league club and is likely to get another chance, with a starting appearance against the Reds as one possibility.
- New York plans to use Tong in short-term ways such as bulk relief or as part of a tandem with Sean Manaea to cover innings and preserve a rotation spot for Kodai Senga’s expected June return.
- Tong’s promotion followed the decision to designate veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment and fits into a broader push to accelerate top prospects after a poor start to the season.
- Tong is 22 and carries mixed results from small MLB work in 2025 and a 5.68 ERA in Triple-A this year, so the club’s next appearances will function as both an audition and a practical tool for managing innings and the rotation.