Jonah Tong - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Fans nine to wrap up season Tong didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Nationals, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out nine.

Impact The nine K's were a career high for the 23-year-old right-hander, but despite the impressive outing Tong was in line for the loss until the Mets' offense woke up late. Over four September starts to close out the campaign, Tong posted a 3.92 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 27:7 K:BB in 20.2 innings, positioning him for a regular spot in the 2027 rotation if the team doesn't make any major offseason investments in its staff.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mets beat Nationals 7-1 behind 2 homers from Mauricio and 3-run drive by Ewing

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

"Softest dudes in the world"; "Fragile" - Fans mock Mets SP Jonah Tong over his scary collision with $5.9M Phillies star New York Mets pitcher Jonah Tong found himself at the center of social media spotlight following his scary collision in Sunday’s game agains...

SEPTEMBER 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Takes second loss Tong (2-2) took the loss Sunday against the Phillies, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out five.

Impact The Phillies got to Tong quickly Sunday, scoring twice in the opening inning and twice in the third. Since returning to New York's rotation earlier this month, Tong's given up nine runs (eight earned) on 13 hits while striking out 18 over three starts (15.2 innings). The right-hander lines up for one more start this season, tentatively scheduled to come on the road next weekend against the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Excellent in no-decison Tong allowed an unearned run over six innings in a no-decision against Baltimore on Monday. He gave up four hits and one walk while striking out six batters.

Impact Tong yielded a run in the second inning, but he wasn't charged with an earned run since a passed ball contributed to the tally. Outside of that frame, the right-hander gave up just two hits and no runs across his other five innings. Tong racked up 13 whiffs among his 83 pitches and finished with the first quality start of his career. This was just his fifth outing and second start in the majors this year, as the 23-year-old has spent the majority of the campaign with Triple-A Syracuse. Given his performance Monday, Tong is likely to get at least another turn in the rotation. He's next slated to take the mound in a tough home matchup versus Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning that lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-1 win over t...

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

How Jonah Tong's Start vs. Marlins Could Be Launching Pad for Rest of Season The New York Mets are hoping to finish 2026 strong and would like to see some progress from their younger players as well. One of the most i...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM

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SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Mixed bag in second win Tong (2-1) earned the win against Miami on Monday, allowing four runs on four hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Making his first big-league appearance since June and first start since September of last year, Tong was hammered for four runs in the second inning but lasted just long enough to qualify for the win. The seven punchouts were the right-hander's most this season, and he turned in a season-long outing as well. He's set to take a 4.80 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 14:8 K:BB over 15 major-league innings into his next appearance versus Baltimore.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tong rejoins Mets' rotation with 7 K's in 5 innings MIAMI -- A little more than a year after Jonah Tong made his Major League debut against the Marlins at Citi Field on Aug. 29, 2025, he share...

SEPTEMBER 7 • MLB.COM

Summoned ahead of Monday's start The Mets recalled Tong from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Impact Tong is set to make his first start for the Mets this season Monday in Miami, and he's a good bet to receive additional starts down the stretch of the regular season. The right-hander has logged a pedestrian 4.54 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 126:59 K:BB over 107 innings with Syracuse this season, but he held a 2.39 ERA in August and was unscored upon over his last two outings.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mets to call up RHP Jonah Tong to start Monday and keep him in rotation for remainder of season

Jonah Tong will return to the big leagues Monday and the New York Mets intend to keep the right-hander in their rotation for the final weeks of the season

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Starting Monday against Marlins Tong will be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to start Monday's game against the Marlins in Miami, David Lennon of Newsday reports.

Impact Interim manager Andy Green confirmed Friday that Tong will indeed join the big-league rotation, after it was reported earlier this week that the Mets were leaning that way. Tong's overall numbers at Triple-A this season leave something to be desired (4.54 ERA, 1.37 WHIP), but he has held the opposition scoreless over his last two starts for Syracuse, allowing just four hits with an 11:4 K:BB over his last 12.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Why Jonah Tong's September Performance Could Be Very Telling for Mets The start of September means the end of the baseball season for the New York Mets, who are playing out the string in a lost year. The games...

SEPTEMBER 3 • SI.COM

Likely to make start for Mets next week The Mets are leaning toward recalling Tong from Triple-A Syracuse to make a start early next week in Miami, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Tong has had a disappointing season at Syracuse, posting a 4.46 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 133:66 K:BB over 117 innings. He's pitched well of late, though, logging a 2.39 ERA in August and tossing 12.2 scoreless frames over his last two outings. Tong could make additional starts down the stretch for the Mets, though that could depend on how he pitches next week, if he is indeed officially tapped to make a start.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Triple-A for now Tong will not be promoted from Triple-A Syracuse when rosters expand Tuesday, as Justin Hagenman (ribs) will be activated from the 60-day IL instead, Brian Murphy of MLB.com report...

Impact Tong did everything he could to prove he's ready for another crack at the majors in his most recent start Saturday, as he tossed seven scoreless innings for Syracuse while allowing just one hit and two walks with eight strikeouts. With the Mets out of playoff contention, however, they may have decided to let the 23-year-old right-hander build up more confidence before having him audition for a rotation spot again next spring. Over eight Triple-A outings since the All-Star break, Tong has a 2.20 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 44:20 K:BB in 41 innings.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tong dominates, comes within 1 out of no-hitter in what could be final Triple-A outing It was an outing Jonah Tong won't soon forget. The Mets’ No. 5 prospect flirted with his first professional no-hitter as he tossed seven inn...

AUGUST 30 • MLB.COM

Could join rotation when rosters expand Tong's recent turnaround with Triple-A Syracuse has made him a candidate to replace Robert Stock in the Mets' rotation when rosters expand in September, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com r...

Impact Tong has struggled this season to maintain his extreme over-the-top arm angle while incorporating new pitches into his arsenal, primarily a cutter, but the 23-year-old right-hander may have finally figured things out. He's allowed one run or fewer in five of his last six starts for Syracuse, posting a 2.48 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 34:15 K:BB over 29 innings during that stretch. Stock will stay on turn Monday -- the final day of August -- for a road start against the Rays, but if Tong maintains or even improves on his current form when he takes the mound Saturday at Triple-A, his next start will likely come in the big leagues.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Continued Optimism in Jonah Tong Speaks Volumes for Young Pitcher's Future With the MLB trade deadline now in the rearview mirror, New York Mets fans are looking ahead to next season and watching the rest of this se...

AUGUST 8 • SI.COM

Tong turns in another solid start, striking out 7 in scoreless outing Jonah Tong is finding his groove. The Mets’ top prospect (MLB Pipeline’s No. 76 overall) spun five scoreless innings on Thursday, striking o...

JULY 31 • MLB.COM

Mets make Jonah Tong trade deadline decision amid 'subpar' 2026 season | Sporting News This update shouldn't be a huge surprise for Mets fans.

JULY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Top Mets prospect Jonah Tong's family delivers - literally - on his Double-A bobblehead night Jonah Tong and his parents made a much-celebrated return to Binghamton's Mirabito Stadium on Wednesday night. Sort of. While the Mets' No. 1...

JULY 2 • MLB.COM

Mets' Jonah Tong Situation Already Getting Worse After Demotion After dominating minor league baseball for the duration of the 2025 season, New York Mets starting pitcher Jonah Tong has had a rough start...

JUNE 11 • SI.COM

Mets option Jonah Tong to Triple-A, recall Joey Gerber from Syracuse to refresh bullpen

The New York Mets optioned right-hander Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse before their series finale against the Seattle Mariners

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

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