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Mets option Jonah Tong to minor league camp
Mets hope young pitcher can 'work on some things' at Triple-A Syracuse
Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:29am
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The New York Mets have optioned 22-year-old right-handed pitcher Jonah Tong to their Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse. Tong struggled in five major league starts last season, posting a 7.71 ERA. The Mets want Tong to continue developing and working on areas of improvement at the minor league level before potentially getting another shot in the big leagues.
Why it matters
Tong was viewed as rotation depth for the Mets heading into spring training, but the team has several other options ahead of him on the depth chart. Sending Tong to the minors gives him a chance to work on his game without the pressure of the major league level, while allowing the Mets to evaluate their other pitching options.
The details
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said the team was 'pretty honest' with Tong from the start that he was likely to start the season at Triple-A. Mendoza praised Tong's humility and willingness to continue improving, noting the young pitcher is 'always asking good questions' and handles adversity well.
- Tong pitched to a 7.71 ERA in five starts for the Mets last season.
The players
Jonah Tong
A 22-year-old right-handed pitcher in the Mets' organization who struggled in five major league starts last season.
Carlos Mendoza
The manager of the New York Mets.
What they’re saying
“He's a big part of what we're trying to do here. Just go down there and continue to develop and work on some things that you need to work on.”
— Carlos Mendoza, Mets Manager
What’s next
The Mets hope Tong can work on his development at Triple-A Syracuse and potentially earn another shot in the major leagues later this season.
The takeaway
The Mets' decision to option Jonah Tong to the minors shows they are committed to developing their young pitching talent and giving players the time and resources they need to improve before contributing at the big league level.
