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Mets Send Tong to Triple-A, Recall Gerber, Pitchers Shine

6/4/2026

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The Mets optioned right-hander Jonah Tong to Triple-A and recalled left-hander Joey Gerber.
Manager Carlos Mendoza said the team can skip Tong’s turn because the Padres series has Thursday and Monday off.
Sean Manaea allowed one hit—a solo homer—and one walk in five innings Monday.
David Peterson threw four scoreless innings Sunday after being removed from the rotation.

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The Mets optioned right-hander Jonah Tong to Triple-A and recalled left-hander Joey Gerber.
Manager Carlos Mendoza said the team can skip Tong’s turn because the Padres series has Thursday and Monday off.
Sean Manaea allowed one hit—a solo homer—and one walk in five innings Monday.
David Peterson threw four scoreless innings Sunday after being removed from the rotation.