The Mets (73–86 entering Friday) are at Washington today; MLB’s refreshed listing now confirms 12:35 p.m. ET, with Tong (2–2, 4.21 ERA) against Nationals left-hander Connelly Early (7–5, 3.44) on SNY and Nationals.TV. The reason to watch is evaluation, not standings: Tong’s fastball shape and whether he can land his secondaries against a non-contender’s lineup are more informative than the score. Official probable pitchers
The Mets are playing out the schedule, but Jonah Tong remains worth an inning or three
Jonah Tong’s development matters more than the Mets’ late-season standings.
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Link to noteOriginally published 26 September 2026. Reporting, forecasts, prices, odds and event availability reflect the original edition.
Sources & further reading
- Official probable pitchers mlb.com