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Jonah Tong Optioned to Triple-A After Rough Outing on Tuesday
The New York Mets are optioning starting pitcher Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. Tong followed opener Huascar Brazoban on Tuesday night against the Seattle Mariners and struggled, allowing five hits, five runs (four earned), and two walks while striking out four across 3 1/3 innings of work. The 22-year-old has showcased huge strikeout stuff in the minor leagues, recording a 40.5% strikeout rate across 113 2/3 innings in 2025 and a 32.7% strikeout rate across 38 Triple-A innings this season. However, he hasn't been able to put it together at the big-league level in his limited opportunities, recording a 6.28 ERA and 1.67 WHIP across 28 2/3 career MLB innings. Tong remains a pitching prospect worth monitoring, but he's probably safe to drop in most fantasy formats for the time being.
Source: The Athletic - Will Sammon
Source: The Athletic - Will Sammon
