Trending Now - Mets' Top Prospect Jonah Tong Shines With Six One-hit Innings

WHO:

NY Post - Jonah Tong, Mets' No. 2 prospect

MLB.com - Luis Torrens, backup catcher for the Mets

MLB.com - Carlos Mendoza, Mets manager

WHAT:

NY Post - Jonah Tong pitched six one-hit innings at Triple-A Syracuse.

MLB.com - Tong retired 16 straight batters during the game.

MLB.com - Tong allowed one hit, one unearned run, and two walks while striking out six batters.

MLB.com - Tong has 44 strikeouts this season, tied for the most in the Minors.

MLB.com - Luis Torrens signed a two-year contract extension worth $11.5 million.

MLB.com - Torrens has caught more potential basestealers than all but seven catchers since the start of the 2024 season.

MLB.com - Torrens' caught stealing rate is 47 percent, leading all catchers with at least 250 innings.

MLB.com - Torrens had an average pop time to second base of 1.86 seconds this season, leading the Majors.

WHERE:

NY Post - NBT Bank Stadium, Syracuse

MLB.com - Queens, New York

WHEN:

MLB.com - Torrens turned 30 on the day the contract extension was announced.

MLB.com - The contract extension ensures Torrens will remain with the Mets through at least 2028.

WHY:

MLB.com - Torrens expressed happiness about the contract extension, stating he feels like part of the family with the Mets.

MLB.com - Torrens chose stability with the Mets over testing the open market for a potential starting role.

HOW:

MLB.com - Torrens' transition to the Mets was described as smooth, influencing his decision to sign the extension.

(UPDATED May 3, 2026 07:33 UTC)

In a standout performance at Triple-A Syracuse, Mets' No. 2 prospect Jonah Tong pitched six one-hit innings, striking out six batters and retiring 16 straight hitters. Meanwhile, backup catcher Luis Torrens has signed a two-year contract extension worth $11.5 million, ensuring he will remain with the Mets through at least 2028, and he expressed his happiness about the deal, feeling like part of the family. Torrens, who recently turned 30, has also been impressive behind the plate, leading all catchers with a 47 percent caught stealing rate and an average pop time to second base of 1.86 seconds this season.