Mets call up Jonah Tong, designate Craig Kimbrel for assignment

The Mets have called up Jonah Tong, who ranked third on Amazin’ Avenue’s list of the organization’s top prospects coming into the season. In a corresponding move, the team has designated Craig Kimbrel for assignment. After getting called up last year, Tong started five games for the Mets and had a 7

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The Mets have called up Jonah Tong, who ranked third on Amazin’ Avenue’s list of the organization’s top prospects coming into the season. In a corresponding move, the team has designated Craig Kimbrel for assignment.

After getting called up last year, Tong started five games for the Mets and had a 7.71 ERA. He started this season in Triple-A Syracuse, and in nine games and 38.0 innings there, he has a 5.68 ERA. His last start was notably difficult, as he allowed seven runs (six earned) in five innings.

Nevertheless, the Mets seem to believe that he can provide immediate support at some point this weekend, as Tobias Myers is set to start tonight against the Marlins.

Kimbrel had a 6.00 ERA in 14 games and 15 innings for the Mets, and his last appearance on May 20 was the longest of his career at 2.2 innings. During that outing, he gave up a two-run home run to Jacob Young of the Nationals.