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Carpenter leads the Tigers to a 6-2 win over the Mets

Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer and scored twice to help the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Mets 6-2

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Impact The Mets had initially confirmed that Tong would take the hill for the series opener Friday, but David Peterson will instead start that contest while the rookie right-hander gets pushed back a day. Tong will be starting on seven days' rest coming off a promising MLB debut versus the Marlins this past Friday, when he struck out six and allowed four runs (one earned) on six hits and no walks over five innings en route to picking up a win.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets head out on pivotal road trip after 11-17 August ends with sloppy series against Marlins

The New York Mets ended August with 177 runs and 53 homers, both franchise records for any month

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Awarded another start Tong will remain in the rotation during the upcoming week and is set to make his next start Friday in Cincinnati.

Impact After being called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Tong cruised to an easy win in his MLB debut, striking out six batters while allowing four runs (one earned) on six hits and no walks in the Mets' 19-9 rout of the Marlins. Tong -- who led the minors with 179 punchouts prior to his promotion -- did his part to earn a second start, though the top prospect's ability to stick around in the rotation throughout September could hinge heavily on how he performs Friday at hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park. A poor showing against the Reds could put Tong at risk of a demotion to Triple-A or a move to the bullpen, as Tylor Megill (elbow) is in the midst of a rehab assignment and could be ready to return from the 60-day injured list the next time the Mets would need a sixth starter. The Mets could also keep spots open in the six-man rotation for both Tong and eventually Megill by moving Clay Holmes to the bullpen, as Holmes is working as a full-time starter for the first time since 2018 and has already more than doubled up his innings count from 2024.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Canadian Jonah Tong pitches 5 innings in debut, Mets set team record for runs at home in 19-9 romp over Marlins Jonah Tong (1-0) received a standing ovation from the sellout crowd of 42,112 when he took the mound for a six-pitch first inning.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Canadian Jonah Tong strikes out six in MLB debut with Mets Canadian pitching prospect

AUGUST 30, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Deadspin | MLB roundup: Jonah Tong wins debut as Mets make history Deadspin | MLB roundup: Jonah Tong wins debut as Mets make history

AUGUST 30, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Carlos Mendoza makes Mets rotation call that directly impacts Jonah Tong's future After a good game with the New York Mets, Jonah Tong will now be directly affected by a decision Carlos Mendoza made with the rotation, a mo...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

MLB roundup: Jonah Tong wins debut as Mets make history Jonah Tong tossed five solid innings and earned the win in his major league debut Friday night, when the New York Mets provided him a histor...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Tong pitches 5 memorable innings in anticipated Mets debut, earns another start

Jonah Tong walked in from the bullpen to a loud ovation and took the mound to another boisterous reaction from the sellout crowd

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Tong pitches 5 innings in debut, Mets set team record for runs at home in 19-9 romp over Marlins

Jonah Tong allowed one earned run in five innings in his major league debut and the New York Mets hit six homers and set a franchise record for runs in a home game in a 19-9 victor...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Collects win in first career start Tong (1-0) earned the win against the Marlins on Friday, allowing four runs (one earned) on six hits while striking out six across five innings. He did not issue a walk.

Impact The 22-year-old Tong looked composed in his major-league debut, keeping the Marlins off the board through the first four innings. The Marlins managed to end the scoreless bid by bringing home four runs in the fifth (though only one was charged to Tong due to an error and a wild pitch), but the Mets provided plenty of run support for him to come away with the win in his major-league debut. Per the Mets' official broadcast, Tong's win Friday and Nolan McLean's victory Aug. 16 marked the first time in franchise history that two starting pitchers got a victory in their major-league debut in the same season. Tong isn't cemented in the Mets' rotation for the rest of the regular season, but he is lined up to take on the Reds on the road next weekend, when he'll look to capture his second win in the majors.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tong's MLB debut features 6 K's, 1 ER and tons of run support NEW YORK -- About four hours before Jonah Tong was set to make his Major League debut, a stadium worker stationed outside the Mets’ clubhous...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • MLB.COM

Added to roster ahead of debut The Mets selected Tong's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Impact Tong is set to make his major-league debut Friday against the Marlins at Citi Field. The 22-year-old is getting his first opportunity at the big-league level after posting a 1.43 ERA and 0.92 WHIP with 179 strikeouts in 113.2 innings covering 22 starts between Double-A Binghamton and Syracuse. Tong isn't guaranteed any starts beyond Friday's debut, but he'll have an chance to convince the Mets he should stick around.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Mets' prized prospect Jonah Tong to make MLB debut vs. Marlins Deadspin | Mets' prized prospect Jonah Tong to make MLB debut vs. Marlins

AUGUST 29, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Jonah Tong has tough Mets acts to follow in making his MLB debut Jonah Tong is set to become the second highly regarded Mets pitching prospect to debut this season.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • NYPOST.COM

Marlins play the Mets leading series 1-0

The Miami Marlins take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the New York Mets

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets make 3 costly errors and allow 5 unearned runs in sloppy 7-4 loss to Marlins

Costly errors by first baseman Pete Alonso and left fielder Brandon Nimmo helped the Miami Marlins score three unearned runs in the seventh inning of a 7-4 victory over the sloppy...

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Prized pitching prospect Jonah Tong set for MLB debut with Mets after rapid rise through minors

A few years ago, Jonah Tong was an undersized teenager from Ontario, Canada, just hoping to find a place to play college ball

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Key NY Mets player against Phillies Nolan McLean issues bold warning about prospect Jonah Tong The New York Mets relied on Nolan McLean as a pivotal asset in their victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night. Additionally...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

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AUGUST 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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May only make spot start Tong isn't guaranteed another start in the Mets rotation beyond Friday, Will Sammon and Tim Britton of the Athletic reports. "We're going turn by turn at this point," president of...

Impact The breakout prospect and minor-league strikeout leader will make his MLB debut Friday against the Marlins as the Mets build in an extra day of rest for starters like Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea, who have struggled lately. Whether Tong forces New York to stick with a six-man rotation afterward, or even bumps one of the veterans to the bullpen, will likely depend on how he handles the jump up in competition, and whether he gives the club the best chance to win games in a tight NL playoff race. "We're getting to the point where our job is to put the best players out there day in, day out," manager Carlos Mendoza said. "Performance matters. We've got to see performance."

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Carpenter leads the Tigers to a 6-2 win over the Mets

The Texas Rangers are making a push, but injuries to key players are beginning to mount

Mets head out on pivotal road trip after 11-17 August ends with sloppy series against Marlins

Tong pitches 5 memorable innings in anticipated Mets debut, earns another start

Tong pitches 5 innings in debut, Mets set team record for runs at home in 19-9 romp over Marlins

Marlins play the Mets leading series 1-0

Mets make 3 costly errors and allow 5 unearned runs in sloppy 7-4 loss to Marlins

Prized pitching prospect Jonah Tong set for MLB debut with Mets after rapid rise through minors

Last Night in Baseball: Shohei Ohtani Rebounded and the Dodgers Swept the Reds