Mets Announce Jonah Tong News Amid MLB Spring Training

While Tong struggled during his time in the majors in 2025, he earned a shot with his incredible pitching in the minor leagues. Across 22 starts between Double-A and Triple-A last season, the 6-foot-1 right-hander had a 10-5 record with an unbelievable 1.43 ERA, totaling 179 strikeouts with 47 walks in 113 2/3 innings.

This spring training, Tong started with the major league squad and made just one start. In that game, he tossed 2 2/3 innings, surrendering three hits and three earned runs with two punch outs and one walk.

On Tuesday, the Mets announced on X that Tong was being optioned back to Triple-A.

"We have made the following roster move," the caption read.

This is disappointing news for Tong, as New York fans thought he had a chance of making the Mets' opening day roster.

While he will now start the 2026 season in Triple-A, there's no doubt that the top prospect will be back up with the big league club in no time.