Top New York Mets prospect Jonah Tong made his anticipated season debut against the Miami Marlins on Friday night. He pitched three scoreless innings out of the bullpen, which fully reinforced the Mets idea of going full youth movement.
The Marlins defeated the Mets 2-1, but it appears the Mets have seen enough ‘good stuff’ from Jonah Tong.
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Mets’ Jonah Tong Earns Another Opportunity After Marlins Outing
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 18: Jonah Tong #21 of the New York Mets pitches during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field on September 18, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Per reports from Will Sammon of The Athletic, Jonah Tong is expected to stick around the MLB club and will get another chance, likely a starting appearance, against the Reds next week.
It will be interesting to see if the Mets use him in the meantime or if Jonah Tong gets the full preparation time ahead of a start.
CBSSports wrote (on May 23): “The Mets haven’t officially announced their rotation plans past this weekend, but Tong’s performance in his season debut Friday appears to have earned him another appearance. The 22-year-old right-hander followed Tobias Myers and Sean Manaea onto the mound Friday and tossed three scoreless, hitless innings in an eventual 2-1 loss to the Marlins. Kodai Senga (back) also threw 63 pitches in a rehab start for Single-A St, Lucie on Friday, so using Tong as a bulk reliever or as part of a tandem with Manaea on Wednesday would keep that spot in the rotation lined up for Senga’s likely return in June.”
This is yet another development of the New York Mets embracing a full youth movement after such a poor start this season. Things have gotten better since May started, but the Mets still sit in last place in the NL East, and likely won’t make the MLB playoffs this season unless there’s a miraculous turnaround.
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Jonah Tong with the Mets
GettyJonah Tong #21 of the New York Mets reacts after a strikeout in the fifth inning am at Citi Field on August 29, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Jonah Tong saw some MLB time last season with the Mets, but struggled a bit (as most young starters do) in the innings he received.
Tong made five starts with the Mets in 2025, but he posted an ERA of 7.71 over 18.2 innings. He was recently called up in favor of Craig Kimbrel being DFA’d. In 38 innings with Triple-A this season, Tong has an ERA of 5.68. He’s still just 22 y/o.
As for the Mets right now, they are 22-29, and have won six of their last 10 games. After this weekend series against the Marlins, New York will face the Reds at Citi Field, where Tong is expected to make a start.
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