The New York Mets are evaluating a September call‑up for right‑hander Jonah Tong after he came within one out of a seven‑inning no‑hitter in a Triple‑A contest.
A Promising Pitcher on the Rise
Tong’s recent stretch has seen his ERA dip to 4.54 and his fastball described by manager Andy Green as having ‘real life’ and ‘jumping out of his hands,’ a performance that yielded eight strikeouts in that game.
The discussion about his potential activation was held between Green and baseball operations president David Stearns, who see the outing as a sign that the 23‑year‑old could provide a spark to the club’s depleted rotation.
Even though Tong has only a 3.60 ERA in three prior major‑league relief appearances and struggled last season with a 7.71 ERA across five starts, his prospect ranking — No. 2 among Mets pitchers and No. 5 overall by MLB Pipeline — keeps him on the radar.
With the roster set to expand from 26 to 28 players on September 1, the Mets hope to add depth before the season’s final stretch, a move that could give Tong a chance to translate his minor‑league promise into big‑league results.