Mets expected to promote RHP Jonathan Pintaro; Jonah Tong to pitch again in Reds series: report
Some of the Mets pitching plans have reportedly been revealed, including a promotion for RHP Jonathon Pintaro and Jonah Tong earning another appearance in the big leagues.
With the Mets in the midst of a grueling stretch of 16 straight games, New York will need reinforcements and are reportedly going to rely on a couple of young arms. The Athletic's Will Sammon reports that after Jonah Tong 's impressive season debut in relief in the Mets' 2-1 loss to the Marlins on Friday, the young right-hander will be rewarded by staying with the big league team. While his role is not yet known, Sammon reports that it is expected that Tong will pitch against the Reds on Wednesday.
Tong allowed just one walk in three scoreless and hitless innings on Friday while striking out two batters. It's arguably the most impressive he's looked with the Mets and the team hopes this time around, things will be different. The right-hander struggled in his brief time with the Mets at the end of the 2025 season, going 2-3 with a 7.
71 ERA over five starts. In addition, Sammon is reporting that the Mets are expected to promote right-handed reliever Jonathan Pintaro . Pintaro, 28, has pitched well in Triple-A Syracuse this season.
He's pitched to a 2. 81 ERA while striking out 32 batters in his 15 appearances (25. 2 innings).