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Mets Commit to Six-Man Rotation With Jonah Tong After Debut Win

New York reinforced the bullpen by recalling Chris Devenski following Tong’s 19-run debut night.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Jonah 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)
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Overview

  • Tong earned the win in his MLB debut with five innings, six strikeouts, no walks and four runs allowed (one earned) in a 19-9 victory that set a Mets home-game scoring record.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed the club will run a six-man rotation for now and that Tong will stay in the rotation.
  • The Mets recalled right-hander Chris Devenski from Triple-A Syracuse and designated left-hander Jose Castillo for assignment.
  • A day later, David Peterson surrendered eight runs in two-plus innings and the Mets lost 11-8 to Miami, with Connor Norby driving in the go-ahead run in the seventh and adding a two-run double in the ninth.
  • Juan Soto homered twice in the loss and reached milestones cited by MLB.com and Opta-based reports, including becoming the first player with 35+ homers in three straight seasons for three different teams.