Overview
- Multiple outlets report that Tong is expected to be called up from Triple-A Syracuse next week to make a start during the Mets’ Miami series, based on an organizational source.
- Tong has dominated in his last four Triple-A starts, posting a 0.84 ERA with 23 strikeouts and 10 walks over 21 1/3 innings, and he carried a no-hitter into the seventh on Aug. 29.
- The Mets recently reinstated Justin Hagenman from the 60-day injured list and optioned Dylan Ross to Triple-A, moves that created roster space for a potential Tong promotion.
- Interim manager Andy Green said the club has been watching Tong’s outings and that any call-up would likely be used in an extended-rotation spot to rest regular starters and evaluate young arms.
- Tong is MLB Pipeline’s No. 2 pitching prospect in the Mets system and he has mixed big-league results so far, so the expected September audition would let the club see if his Triple-A form translates to a rotation role next season.