Just like it was when Nolan McLean made his MLB debut, the Mets are keeping Jonah Tong in the rotation for the time being.
Tong, who pitched five strong innings against the Marlins on Friday, earned the win in his first game on a big league mound.
Manager Carlos Mendoza was asked straight out if Tong earned himself another start, and the Mets skipper was quick to confirm.
"Oh, he’s getting another one, yes," he said.
Mendoza confirmed the plan is to transition to a six-man rotation, but offered that the plan can change over the final month of the season.
"That’s the plan, but it’ll be fluid," Mendoza said of the Mets adding Tong to the rotation. "We have some off days coming up after the Detroit series, but yeah, he’ll make another [start]."
The Mets going to a six-man rotation makes sense considering the arms in it. Kodai Senga, who pitches Sunday, is best when getting a full five days' rest. Clay Holmes, who is a transitioned closer, has logged the most innings of his career this year. And with Sean Manaea easing his way back from his injuries, the added days off could benefit everyone.
After the completion of this four-game series with the Marlins, the Mets travel to Detroit for a three-game set. They'll have an off day on Thursday before going to Cincinnati for three and Philadelphia for four games. They immediately head home for three against the Rangers before finally getting Monday, Sept. 15 off.
Carlos Mendoza confirms that Jonah Tong will get another start with the Mets and the current plan is to go with a six-man rotation: pic.twitter.com/PKduCiYCGX
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