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Jonah Tong’s Evolution in the Big Leagues
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- May 29, 2026
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- 85
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Summary
Jonah Tong is back in the Mets’ bullpen, and they’re deploying him smarter—not just as a high-leverage reliever, but as a more versatile, evolving pitcher. After a shaky Triple-A stint, Tong’s made major mechanical adjustments: lowering his arm angle and reshaping his arsenal. His fastball still moves, but his curve now slices sideways instead of dropping straight down, and he’s added a new cutter to keep hitters off-balance. This isn’t just a guy who strikes out batters—it’s a pitcher becoming more complete, more unpredictable, and more valuable than ever. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c8067995d36b7748