Mets Send Tong to Minors, Lindor Nears Return

On this March 11th, here's what's making headlines for the New York Mets.

The New York Mets option young right-handed Jonah Tongue to triple A Syracuse on Tuesday.

The 22-year-old rookie appeared in five starts last season with a 7.71 earned run average.

The team wants him to get more innings in the minors to keep developing.

Manager Carlos Mendoza praised Tongue's attitude before an exhibition game against the Cardinals.

He noted the picture as humble, asks good questions, and handles setbacks well.

The Mets were up front that triple A was the likely star for him this year, due to a deep rotation.

That rotation includes names like Freddie Peralta, Nolan McLean, Shamanaya, Clay Holmes,

Cody Shinga, and David Peterson. Christian Scott, back from Tommy John's surgery,

impressed in relief with three scoreless innings, one hit, four walks, and four strikeouts.

Meanwhile, Francisco Lindor is making progress from left Hamat surgery.

He played four defensive innings in a simulated game, and officials expect him ready for opening day

in two weeks. Luis Robert Jr. of The White Sox has his gray fruit league debut set for Thursday

against the Cardinals in Jupiter. He's been easing in with minor league games every other day to stay

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