US EditionMets Option Jonah Tong to Triple-A with Full Rotation Healthy
- On Tuesday, the Mets optioned Jonah Tong, 22-year-old right-hander, to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday morning; Tong is expected to begin the year in the Mets bullpen.
- After last season, the Mets prioritized depth as 17 pitchers started at least one game, and Tong reported to camp as seventh or eighth on the rotation chart.
- Scouts note his slight build and over-the-top delivery; he made two Grapefruit League starts this spring and went 2-3 with a 7.71 ERA last season.
- The Mets' optioning of Jonah Tong to Triple-A gives them roster flexibility, as his hybrid profile allows for multiple relief roles or a rotation spot if veterans falter, and they could promote him if needed.
- From Georgia Premier Academy to the MLB Draft League, 22-year-old Jonah Tong rose rapidly after pitching at three levels in 2024, exemplifying his developmental arc.
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Jonah Tong gets optioned to minor league camp as Mets hope he can ‘work on some things’
Jonah Tong finished last season in the major leagues, but will have to wait before receiving another chance at that level. On Tuesday, the rookie was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, as the Mets look to find innings for the right-hander that won’t be available in major league camp.
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Mets option prized pitching prospect Jonah Tong to minor leagues
The New York Mets optioned pitching prospect Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse. The 22-year-old right-hander was 2-3 with a 7.71 ERA last season with the Mets.
Mets Notes: Tong, Lindor
By Anthony Franco | at March 10, 2026 10:14pm CDT The Mets optioned right-hander Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse this afternoon. The touted prospect was always a long shot to break camp, as he entered the spring no higher than seventh on the rotation depth chart. Tong, one of the organization’s top pitching prospects, debuted last August. He got the call roughly two weeks after the Mets brought up Nolan McLean. While the latter dazzled over his …
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