Jonah Tong Shines in Triple-A, Mets Rotation in Spotlight

0:00On April 9th, the Mets rotation is held strong this season, but Jonah Tongue and Triple-A Syracuse is pushing hard for a big league spot. After missing out in spring training, the 25-year-old Ride just fired five innings against Buffalo, giving up one hit, two earned runs, two walks, and fanning seven batters. That gym came right after his shaky first inning, where he settled in and dominated the rest of the way. Across three starts, Tongue's ERA sits at 5.06, but that's boosted by one rough outing where he lasted just 1.2 innings and allowed seven runs. Meanwhile, Mets' starter David Peterson had another tough afternoon that same day, his second straight struggle. Manager Carlos Mendoza backed him up, saying Peterson's healthy and just needs tweaks. He's too good to worry about yet. Tongue still refining his command, especially breaking balls, with five walks already in 6.2 total innings. Opponents are hitting just 0.192 against him, showing real promise, but he needs more Triple-A reps before majorly pressure.

1:02Keep an eye on Tongue, injuries or more hot streaks could force the Mets hand by summer, setting him up as a rotation staple down the line. You've been listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball coverage.