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Mike Fitzpatrick
Published Aug 26, 2025 • 1 minute read
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Depending on Tong’s performance, he could stick with the major league club down the stretch.
The decision, announced Tuesday, comes soon after the Mets brought up touted pitcher Nolan McLean from Syracuse to make his debut Aug. 16 against Seattle.
With the team starved for length and dependability from any starter besides David Peterson, the 24-year-old McLean has delivered, going 2-0 with a 1.46 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings over two big league starts.
He’s set to make his third Wednesday night against Philadelphia, which held a six-game lead in the NL East over the Mets heading into the middle game of their series Tuesday night at Citi Field.
New York was 2 1/2 games ahead of Cincinnati for the final National League wild card.
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