Jonah Tong has returned to the major leagues with the New York Mets. The 22-year-old right-hander has made two relief appearances without allowing an earned run.
Following a 4-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said the team plans to keep using Tong. “We're going to need him,” Mendoza said. “We'll continue to get creative.” Tong has pitched 6 2/3 innings in his two outings, allowing three hits and five walks while striking out three batters.
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The Minnesota Twins came from behind to defeat the New York Mets 5-3 on Tuesday night at Citi Field, snapping a four-game losing streak. Rookie Nolan McLean pitched five perfect innings for the Mets before the Twins rallied in the sixth. The loss extended New York’s skid to a franchise-tying sixth-longest 12 games.
The New York Mets have faced ongoing instability in their starting rotation despite good health among pitchers, leading to multiple moves between the rotation and bullpen. Recent transactions include selecting Carl Edwards Jr. from Triple-A Syracuse and optioning Christian Scott back down. The team plans to reinstate David Peterson for a start next Wednesday against the Nationals.
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The New York Mets expect to activate outfielder Juan Soto from the injured list before Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Soto has missed 15 games after straining his right calf on April 3. Manager Carlos Mendoza emphasized that while Soto's return helps, the team must rely on the full roster amid an 11-game losing streak.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo returned from a back injury on Friday and collected four hits in a game against the Colorado Rockies.
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New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga is scheduled to start a minor league rehab assignment on Friday with Single-A St. Lucie. The move activates a 30-day clock that could return him to the major league roster by mid-June at the latest.
The New York Mets swept the Detroit Tigers with a 9-4 win on Thursday afternoon at Citi Field, overcoming an early three-run deficit for the third straight game.
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Houston Astros left-handed reliever Bennett Sousa strained his left oblique during last Thursday's Grapefruit League outing against the Nationals and will begin the 2026 season on the injured list. Manager Joe Espada said Sousa will be sidelined until the pain subsides. The injury creates opportunities for other relievers in the bullpen.