Mets' Jonah Tong to start series-opener against Marlins on Monday: 'It’s been encouraging here at the end'
Mets interim manager Andy Green told reporters Friday night after the team's win over the San Francisco Giants that Jonah Tong will be called up and start on Monday when they face the Marlins in Miami.
The Mets have decided to give Jonah Tong a chance to start the series opener against the Marlins on Monday. Interim manager Andy Green revealed the plan after the team's 10-6 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Tong will replace the roster of Robert Stock in the eighth inning, providing him with a long stretch down to work on his performance.
Green expressed his confidence in Tong's abilities, stating that he wants to see him be himself and compete. Tong, who last pitched in the majors on June 2, has had a mixed year in Triple-A, going 5-6 with a 4.54 ERA across 23 starts. However, he has shown signs of improvement recently, posting a 0.84 ERA with 23 strikeouts over his last four starts.
Green believes Tong's recent performances have been encouraging and highlights the player's determination and resilience in the face of adversity.
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