Jonah Tong. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized

Jonah Tong threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings and struck out three in Triple-A Syracuse’s 3-0 victory Saturday over Worcester. This came one night after Jack Wenninger threw five no-hit innings.

It’s been a rough year for the organization’s top pitching prospect. Tong has served up 22 home runs (second-most in Triple-A) a year after giving up just two in the minors. But he’s now allowed one run or fewer in five of his last six starts.

Triple-A

Worcester Red Sox (63-57) 0, Syracuse Mets (63-61) 3

Box Score

• 2B Émilien Pitre, 1-for-4, RBI, K (.618 OPS)
• CF D’Andre Smith, 2-for-4, 2B, RBI, K (.989 OPS)
• SS Ronny Mauricio, 1-for-4, SB, CS, 2 K (.885 OPS)
• 3B Zack Short, 2-for-3, RBI, R (.642 OPS)
• 1B Nick Lorusso, 1-for-3, 2B, K (.780 OPS)

Pitre, 23, singled in a run and is 5-for-20 with a double in five games since being promoted to Syracuse.

• RHP Jonah Tong (4.86 ERA) 5 2/3 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 3 K, W
• RHP Chris Devenski (1.26 ERA) 1 1/3 IP, 3 K
• RHP Tobias Myers (4.40 ERA) 2 IP, 2 H, BB, K, SV

Tong, 23, has struck out 118 and walked 57 in 100 innings at Syracuse.

Jacob Reimer. Photo y Binghamton Rumble Ponies

Double-A

Altoona Curve (50-68) 0, Binghamton Rumble Ponies (53-66) 4

Box Score

• LF Vincent Perozo, 1-for-3, HR (8), 2 R, BB (.598 OPS)
• 3B Jacob Reimer, 3-for-4, 2 RBI, SB (.730 OPS)
• SS Jefferson Rojas, 1-for-3, BB (.871 OPS)
• 2B Jamari Baylor, 1-for-4, R, K (.432 OPS)

Right fielder JT Benson made a fantastic diving catch on the warning track that you can see here. Binghamton improved to 17-3 in August and Reimer is one reason why. He is 20-for-62 with a homer, three doubles and 17 RBIs this month.

• RHP R.J. Gordon (4.75 ERA) 6 IP, 4 H, 3 BB, 5 K, W
• LHP Felipe De La Cruz (2.70 ERA) IP
• RHP Brendan Girton (6.78 ERA) IP, K
• RHP Carlos Guzman (2.14 ERA) IP, 2 K

Gordon, 24, a 13th-round pick in 2024 out of the University of Oregon, had his best outing of the season to continue a hot August. He’s allowed four earned runs over 23 innings (1.57 ERA) this month. He has struck out 70 and walked 35 in 77 2/3 innings for Binghamton on the season.

Ronald Hernandez, Photo by Ed Delany of Mets Minors

High-A

Brooklyn Cyclones (52-65) 15, Asheville Tourists (41-76) 3

Box Score

• 2B Sammy Stafura, 1-for-2, RBI, R, 3 BB, K (.941 OPS)
• SS Elian Peña, 1-for-5, 3 RBI, 3 R, BB, K (.411 OPS)
• CF Aidan Smith, 2-for-5, RBI, 2 R, BB, 2 K (.784 OPS)
• 1B Ronald Hernandez, 2-for-4, 3 RBI, R, 2 BB, K (.667 OPS)
• LF Trey Snyder, 2-for-4, 2 RBI, R, 2 SF, K (.661 OPS)
• 3B Yonatan Henriquez, 2-for-6, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (.623 OPS)
• RF John Spikerman, 2-for-5, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB, 2 K (.748 OPS)

The Cyclones have beat up on Asheville pitching for 31 runs over the last two nights. Brooklyn’s 13-hit attack included only one extra-base hit in Henriquez’s double.

• RHP Jose Chirinos (3.98 ERA) 4 IP, ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 4 K
• RHP Ryan Dollar (2.90 ERA) 2 IP, ER, 3 H, BB, K, HR, W

Single-A

Lakeland Flying Tigers (57-59) 2, St. Lucie Mets (51-67) 6, 10 innings

Box Score 

• RF Jack Toomey, 2-for-5, HR (1), 4 RBI (1.098 OPS)
• C Ryan Tayman, 1-for-3, R, 2 BB (.843 OPS)
• 1B Reed Stallman, 1-for-4, R, 2 K (.627 OPS)

Toomey hit a walk-off grand slam for a memorable first professional home run. Check it out here. The Mets signed the 23-year-old to a minor-league contract after he went undrafted. He hit five homers and posted a .997 OPS in 50 games for Boston College this year. This was his third game for St. Lucie. He added an outfield assist.

• RHP Joel Lara (5.43 ERA) 4 IP, ER, 2 H, 4 BB, 3 K
• RHP Zack Mack (2.79 ERA) 2 IP, R, (0 ER), 2 H, BB, 2 K, W

Jack Wenninger. Photo by Kylie Richelle

It’s been an up and down year for Jack Wenninger, the 24-year-old who MMO’s Mike Mayer ranked the organization’s No. 8 prospect in an update last week.

On Friday night, he was at his best. The right-hander threw five innings of scoreless, no-hit ball and struck out six in Triple-A Syracuse’s 4-3 victory over Worcester. He allowed two walks and hit a batter.

Triple-A

Worcester Red Sox (63-56) 3, Syracuse Mets (62-61) 4

Box Score

• DH Billy Amick, 0-for-4, R, K (.597 OPS)
• 2B Émilien Pitre, 1-for-4, BB (.646 OPS)
• SS Ronny Mauricio, 2-for-4, RBI, CS, K (.893 OPS)
• C Hayden Senger, 2-for-2, RBI, SB, 2 R, 2 BB (.718 OPS)
• RF MJ Melendez, 2-for-5, 2 2B, RBI, 2 K (.895 OPS)

Melendez found a blank space in the defense and walked off the Red Sox with a two-out double on Swiftie Night in Syracuse.

• RHP Jack Wenninger (4.17 ERA) 5 IP, 2 BB, HBP, 6 K
• RHP Ben Simon (4.31 ERA) 1 2/3 IP, ER, 2 H, BB, W

Wenninger has struck out 104 in 101 1/3 innings.

Jefferson Rojas. (Credits: South Bend Cubs on Instagram)

Double-A

Altoona Curve (50-67) 5, Binghamton Rumble Ponies (52-66) 8

Box Score

• 2B Jefferson Rojas, 2-for-5, HR (3), 3 RBI, K (.872 OPS)
• DH Mark Vientos, 0-for-2, BB, 2 K (.333 OPS)
• C Chris Suero, 0-for-3, R, 2 SB, BB, 2 K (.767 OPS)
• RF JT Benson, 2-for-3, 4 RBI, R, SB (.575 OPS)
• CF John Bay, 1-for-3, 2 R, 2 SB, BB (.753 OPS)

Rojas, Mayer’s top-rated Met prospect, has hit 18 Double-A homers this year combined for Binghamton and Knoxville. He was acquired in the deal that sent Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to the Cubs.

Vientos made his first rehab appearance since he broke his right hand when he was hit by a pitch against the Royals on July 9.

• RHP Luke Gabrysh (7.20 ERA) 5 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, BB, 4 K, 2 HR, W
• RHP Garrett Stratton (1.71 ERA) IP, H, 2 K, SV

Gabrysh made his Double-A debut after pitching to a 4.95 ERA over 76 1/3 innings at High-A. He came over from the Phillies in the trade for Brooks Raley.

Aidan Smith. Photo credit: MLB Pipeline

High-A

Brooklyn Cyclones (51-65) 16, Asheville Tourists (41-75) 12

Box Score

• LF Aidan Smith, 3-for-4, HR (15), 2 R, 2 BB, K (.782 OPS)
• CF Yonatan Henriquez, 3-for-5, 2 HR (8), 2B, 5 RBI, 4 R, BB, K (.620 OPS)
• 2B Trey Snyder, 2-for-6, 3 RBI, R, K (.653 OPS)
• RF John Smith III, 3-for-5, 2 2B, RBI, 3 R (1.667 OPS)
• DH Daiverson Gutierrez, 2-for-6, 2B, 2 RBI, R (.609 OPS)
• C Chase Meggers, 3-for-5, 2B, RBI, 2 R (.811 OPS)
• 1B Eddinson Paulino, 3-for-5, 2 RBI, 2 R, K (.745 OPS)
• SS Elian Peña, 1-for-6, 5 K (.368 OPS)

Brooklyn set a season-high for runs and hits (20). Smith, picked up in the Freddy Peralta trade with Tampa Bay, is slashing .340/.446/.660 with five homers in 14 games since joining the Cyclones.

• RHP Will Watson (11.57 ERA) 2 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 4 K, HR

Single-A

Lakeland Flying Tigers (57-58) 6, St. Lucie Mets (50-67) 3

Box Score

• C Yovanny Rodriguez, 1-for-4, HR (2), 3 K (.598 OPS)
• 2B Dylan Carey, 3-for-4, CS (.528 OPS)
• 1B Julio Zayas, 2-for-3, R, BB (.712 OPS)
• DH Aiden Robbins, 1-for-4, HR (2), 2 K (.785 OPS)
• CF Bohan Adderley, 2-for-4, 2B, SB (.741 OPS)

Robbins, a third-round pick in this year’s draft, hit 24 homers and posted a 1.122 OPS in 60 games for the University of Texas.

• RHP Camden Lohman (3.86 ERA) IP, H, BB
• RHP Jonathan Jimenez (4.75 ERA) 3 IP, ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K

Billy Amick. Photo Credit: Binghamton Rumble Ponies

Billy Amick hit his first home run in a Syracuse victory, Kevin Parada continued his hot August in a Binghamton loss, John Smith III hit his first Brooklyn homer in their loss, and Boston Baro had a hit in his rehab assignment in a St. Lucie loss.

Triple-A

Syracuse Mets (61-61) 5, Worcester Red Sox (63-55) 0

Box Score

• LF Nick Morabito – 1-for-4, 1 R, SB (4), 1 BB (.748 OPS)
• 3B Billy Amick – 1-for-4, 1 R, HR (1), 1 RBI (2), 2 K (.731 OPS)
• 2B Émilien Pitre – 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 BB (.641 OPS)
• DH Nick Lorusso – 0-for-2, 2 SB (2) (.804 OPS)

Ncik Morabito hit a milestone, stealing at least 40 bases for the third consecutive season. Ryan Clifford was placed on the development list after his recent struggles. Billy Amick continues to hit home runs at a prodigious pace.

• RHP Kevin Herget (2.45 ERA) 2 IP, 2 H, 1 K
• RHP Brian Metoyer (2.57 ERA)  2 1/3 IP, 5 K

In a bullpen game, the Syracuse Mets struck out 12 batters and only allowed four hits, none for extra bases.

Kevin Parada, Photos by Bronson Harris of Binghamton Rumble Ponies

Double-A

Binghamton Rumble Ponies (51-66) 5, Altoona Cuve (50-66) 7

Box Score

• SS Jefferson Rojas – 1-for-4, 2B, 1 K (.822 OPS)
• CF Chris Suero – 1-for-4, 2 K (.771 OPS)
• C Kevin Parada – 2-for-4, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI (22)(.631 OPS)

The Ponies turned six hits into five runs. John Bay who has been having an outstanding 2026 season had a rough day at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three strikeouts.

• RHP Noah Hall (7.40 ERA) 6 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR allowed (53 of 78 pitches for strikes)
• RHP Brendan Girton (6.87 ERA) 1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB

Noah Hall had a very uneven outing, allowing runs in three of the six innings he pitched. While his strikeout numbers have been strong in Double-A, he is allowing over a hit an inning including five home runs in 20 innings.

John Smith III. Photo credit: Ed Delany of Metsmerized

High-A

Brooklyn Cyclones (50-65) 6, Asheville Tourists  (41-74) 13

Box Score

• CF Trey Snyder – 1-for-3, 1 R, HR (2), 3 RBI (14), 1 K (.651 OPS)
• SS Sammy Stafura – 0-for-4, 1 R, 1 BB, 3 K (.931 OPS)
• CF Aidan Smith – 0-for-4, 1 R, 1 BB, 3 K (.755 OPS)
• LF John Smith III – 1-for-3, 1 R, HR (1), 1 RBI (1) (1.667 OPS)

The Cyclones offense was working Thursday, but some poor pitching put the game out of reach quickly. Antonio Jimenez has struggled recently, going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and a walk on Thursday.

The duo made the top-100 update released Thursday.

Rojas came in at No. 40 in ESPN’s first edition of this list since he was traded to the Mets. Jonah Tong was ranked No. 79.

ESPN’s previous version of this ranking came out on May 21. Rojas, while a member of the Chicago Cubs’ system, was unranked at the time. For what it’s worth, Rojas posted a .672 OPS in May with the Cubs’ Double-A team.

Rojas went on to put up a .991 OPS in June, eventually leading to his trade to the Mets for Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor. He’s batting .271/.327/.500 in 12 games for Double-A Binghamton. His OPS for the season is above .800 — a solid bounce back after struggling in his first taste of Double-A ball in 2025. Rojas is still only 21 years old.

As the No. 40 prospect in baseball, Rojas was listed by ESPN as the fifth prospect in the “50 [grade] future value” tier. The top 19 prospects were considered as “60 FV,” while Nos. 20-35 were in the “55 FV.” ESPN did not include any further thoughts on Rojas.

Tong, meanwhile, dropped from No. 36 in the previous update to 79 this time around. This falls in line with his trends in other lists; his stock has dropped throughout a shaky 2026, but he hasn’t quite plummeted to “bust” status. Baseball America moved him from 68 to 94 in its last two top-100 lists. MLB Pipeline has Tong unranked entirely.

Tong came in one spot behind former Mets prospect Jett Williams, who’s also struggled this year.

Tong has a 5.15 ERA in 94 1/3 innings over 21 starts for Triple-A Syracuse this season. He has a good 11.0 SO/9, but with a 5.2 BB/9 and 2.1 HR/9. He hasn’t found consistency at Triple-A after dominating Double-A.

Tong has gotten 28 2/3 MLB innings between this year and last, accumulating a 6.28 ERA with 29 strikeouts and 16 walks.

John Smith III. Photo credit: Ed Delany of Metsmerized

The New York Mets’ 19th-round selection John Smith III saw only 10 games in St. Lucie, Florida, with the Single-A Mets, but was able to slug his way to a promotion to High-A Brooklyn in that time. Not to mention, he reached based four times, going 3-for-4 at the plate, in his debut with the Cyclones Wednesday.

Smith III became the first Met of the 2026 draft class to be promoted since debuting in the organization this summer. Considering his success in South Florida following an extensive collegiate career at the highest levels, Smith could be a fast riser in the organization.

In his 10 games with the St. Lucie squad, he slugged a pair of homers, three doubles, stole three bases, walked twice, and drove in eight runs over a 41-at-bat sample. The Mets selected Smith III out of UCF after a second-team All-Big 12 campaign that saw him hit 12 homers and post a .957 OPS in one of the best baseball conferences in the country.

Smith III is not only an interesting talent, but an incredible story in the modern collegiate landscape of the transfer portal. After playing his first two seasons at JUCO Pensacola State, he was able to transfer up into the Southwest Atlantic Conference with Alabama State before ending up in Orlando for his senior season.

His sweet swing from the left side should be able to generate enough power, and considering he is already 22 years old, the Mets could look to challenge him more as the season progresses and the minor league season begins to wrap up. Defensively, Smith played all three outfield positions during his college days, but profiles more as a corner outfielder as he moves up the professional ranks. He appeared in five games as a right fielder, four in left field, and one as a designated hitter. He might be able to see more opportunities in center field with Brooklyn, but his lack of elite range could limit the time he gets there.

He joins a loaded Brooklyn outfield that features power-threat Randy Guzman and trade deadline prizes Aidan Smith and John Spikerman. The Cyclones have less than 20 games remaining in their season.

Elian Peña. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized

A rough night in the win column for the farm, but Marco Vargas continued his torrid 10 game stretch this month, Nick Morabito has been heating up over the last week, and Elian Peña secured his first hit, and RBI, as a Cyclone.

Triple-A

Worchester (63-54) 10, Syracuse (60-61) 7

Box Score

• 3B Émilien Pitre: 0-for-5, K
• RF MJ Melendez: 1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
• CF Nick Morabito: 2-for-5, 2 2B, RBI, R, BB

Nick Morabito has really picked it up over the last week. Over his last six games, he is batting .300 (7-for-21), with a homer, and four RBIs. MJ Melendez hit his fifth home run in the month of August. Émilien Pitre played in his second game for Syracuse since his call-up but failed to record a hit.

• LHP Jonathan Santucci: 4 IP, 6 H, 6 ER, 4 BB, 3 K
• RHP Chris Devenski: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
• RHP Zach Franklin: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
• LHP Matt Turner: 0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 0 K
• RHP Matt Seelinger: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0

Jonathan Santucci made his fourth start for Syracuse, and pitched well through four innings, but it all came crashing down in the fifth as he was responsible for five of the six runs allowed in the inning. He has a 7.71 ERA at the Triple-A level.

Zach Franklin and Matt Seelinger turned in four combined scoreless innings in relief, Franklin has allowed just one run over his last five appearances.

Marco Vargas, Photo by Ed Delany of Mets Minors

Double-A

Binghamton (51-65) 10, Altoona (49-66) 6

Box Score

• 2B Marco Vargas: 3-for-5, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R
• LF Corey Collins: 3-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R
• C Chris Suero: 2-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 R, RBI

The Rumble Ponies have been a power house in Double-A this month. They continued the winning ways on Wednesday thanks to big days from Corey Collins, Chris Suero, and Marco Vargas.

Marco Vargas picked up three hits including a home run, one of three for Binghamton in this game. Since returning to Binghamton on Aug. 4, Vargas is slashing .409/.413/.614 with three homers and 13 RBIs.

Corey Collins entered Wednesday 0-for his last 14, a huge night at the plate including a home run may have broken the spell. Chris Suero has been hot in the month of August, batting .275 with three homers.

• RHP Dakota Hawkins: 3 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
• RHP Cristofer Gomez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
• RHP Bryce Conley: 1 2/3 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
• RHP Douglas Orellana: 2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
• RHP: Garrett Stratton: 1 1/3 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K

Dakota Hawkins got the start for Binghamton and pitched three scoreless innings.

Stratton has been incredible for Binghamton through 19 appearances, lowering his ERA to 1.78, this month he has pitched in six games and has yet to allow a run.

Elian Peña. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized

High-A

Asheville (40-74) 7, Brooklyn (50-64) 6

Box Score

• DH Elian Peña: 1-for-5, RBI
• LF John Smith III: 3-for-4, BB
• 2B Yonatan Henriquez: 1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI

Elian Peña notched his first hit and RBI with Brooklyn in his second game. John Smith III made his first appearance and delivered three hits. After being drafted in the 19th round this year, Smith has had a strong first month as a pro, batting .289 between Single-A and High-A.

• RHP Emilio Obispo: 4 2/3 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
• RHP Parker Carlson: 1 1/3 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
• LHP Luis R. Rodriguez: 1 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
• RHP Calvin Ziegler: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

Brooklyn trotted out Emilio Obispo on Wednesday, who has been on a tear lately, he gave up an unearned run to open his night but settled in over four innings and struck out six.

Calvin Ziegler continues his strong August with another scoreless inning, through four appearances he has yet to allow a run.

Jeremy Rodriguez. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized

Single-A

Lakeland (55-58) 8, St. Lucie (50-65) 1

Box Score

• SS Jeremy Rodriguez: 2-for-3, 2 BB
• 1B Reed Stallman: 2-for-4, 2B
• RF Kuhio Aloy: 1-for-4, RBI

It was a quiet day for the bats down in St. Lucie on Wednesday, Jeremy Rodriguez has continued to hit since returning to the Mets lineup, he’s now 4-for-6 over the last two games.

• RHP Ethan Lanthier: 4 1/3 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
• RHP Zack Mack: 1 2/3 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
• RHP Dillon Stiltner: 1/3 IP, 3 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 0 K
• RHP Ernesto Mercedes: 1 2/3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

Ethan Lanthier made his ninth start for St. Lucie and got hit hard. Ernesto Mercedes has been lights out as of late. This month he has a 1.17 ERA and has not allowed an earned run in his last five appearances.

Marco Vargas, Photo by Ed Delany of Mets Minors

When the New York Mets traded for Marco Vargas, and Ronald Hernandez, in July of 2023 from the Miami Marlins (David Robertson trade) Vargas’ stock was rising. He had an .899 OPS at the time, however, those numbers regressed after the trade.

In 2024 he was limited to only 37 games due to recurring wrist issues and when he was on the field he struggled. In 2025 he did make it to 108 games and was promoted to High-A but he struggled there and played through more injuries.

This season, when he went on the injured list at the end of May, he owned a woeful .621 OPS. The struggles continued.

However, he is now slashing .271/.345/.389 (.743 OPS) on the season thanks to scorching hot performances since returning from the injured list. Since August 4, Vargas is slashing .409/.413/.614 (1.027 OPS). It was punctuated on Wednesday night as he went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs batted in, and two stolen bases. This is by far the best stretch he has had in the Mets’ organization.

Vargas is still only 21 years old. He is certainly not known for his power, but his speed (19-for-19 in stolen base attempts in Double-A) is a threat and he’s as hot as anyone in the organization. He joins an absolutely loaded Binghamton lineup and, in doing so, can hopefully continue this upward trajectory in his development.

Jefferson Rojas. (Credits: South Bend Cubs on Instagram)

The Brooklyn and Syracuse offenses showed out Tuesday but the biggest excitement was the ninth inning walk-off by the Rumble Ponies. Mitch Voit started off the rally getting hit by a pitch while Jefferson Rojas hit a double to tie the game and Chris Suero walked it off with a sacrifice fly.

The New York Mets’ minor league system has truly been exciting since the trade deadline.

Triple-A

Syracuse (60-60) 5, Worcester (62-54) 1

Box Score

• 2B Émilien Pitre: 2-for-4, 2B, R
• 1B Billy Amick: 1-for-4, 2B
• CF Nick Morabito: 0-for-4
• SS Ronny Mauricio: 3-for-3, HR, 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, SB

Ronny Mauricio was the big hitter. He drove in runs, crushed a homer, walked, and even stole a base. Émilien Pitre started his Triple-A debut off with a bang getting two hits including double while Billy Amick’s first hit in Triple-A was also a double.

• RHP Xzavion Curry: 5.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K (W)
• RHP Tobias Myers: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
• RHP Ben Simon: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

Xzavion Curry carried over his major league success by throwing five scoreless innings. He tossed five hitless innings.

Tobias Myers has shown off much better velocity as of late and his stuff graded the best it has in a while. This led him to generate a 38.9% chase rate and 26.7% whiff rate. His fastball came in at an incredible 20.4 inches of induced vertical break while his splitter looked the best it has since he was sent down to the minors.

Chris Suero. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized

Double-A

Binghamton (50-65) 4, Altoona (49-65) 3

Box Score

• 3B Jefferson Rojas: 3-for-5, HR, 2B, R, 3 RBI
• 2B Mitch Voit: 1-for-4, R
• 1B Jacob Reimer: 0-for-4, BB
• CF Chris Suero: 1-for-3, RBI, BB

Mitch Voit seems incapable of having a hitless game but the real star of the Rumble Ponies’ offense was Jefferson Rojas who crushed a 107 mph home run more than 400 feet. His other big hit came in the bottom of the ninth when he drove in the tying run on a double.

The winning run was driven in by a Chris Suero sacrifice fly. One name to take note of is Marco Vargas who has been on fire since returning from the injured list, bringing his season OPS over .700.

• RHP Gary Gill Hill: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 K
• LHP Felipe de la Cruz: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
• RHP Carlos Guzman: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
• RHP Bryce Jenkins: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K (W)

Gary Gill Hill threw one bad pitch but looked great otherwise striking out eight across six innings. He utilizes a deep pitch mix to get ahead on hitters and this game he had his put away stuff working.

Aidan Smith. Photo credit: MLB Pipeline

High-A

Brooklyn Cyclones (50-63) 9, Asheville (39-74) 1

Box Score

• SS Sammy Stafura: 0-for-6
• 2B Elian Peña: 0-for-4, 2 BB
• DH Trey Snyder: 2-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
• LF John Spikerman: 2-for-5, 2 HR, 2 R, 4 RBI
• CF Aidan Smith: 2-for-3, 3 R, 3 BB, 4 SB
• C Daiverson Gutierrez: 1-for-4, HR, R, RBI, BB

John Spikerman hit his first home run of the season and then quickly followed it up with hitting his second. Aidan Smith had an exciting game stealing four bases including home, while Trey Snyder and Antonio Jimenez both had multi hit games.

Elian Peña did not get a hit, but he was on base twice with walks.

• LHP Nicolas Carreno: 5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K (W)
• RHP Rafi Vazquez: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
• LHP Gregori Louis: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
• RHP Hunter Hodges: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

Nicolas Carreno has looked great in August and has yet to allow an earned run this month. He has pitched into the sixth inning in three of his last four starts. The remainder of the pitching did their job helping bring a win to Brooklyn.

Justin Hagenman. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized

Single-A

Lakeland (54-58) 10, St. Lucie (50-64) 1

Box Score

• CF Aiden Robbins: 0-for-2, R, 2 BB

Jeremy Rodriguez and Ryan Tayman got the only hits for St. Lucie Tuesday while Aiden Robbins scored the only run. Robbins walked twice and has an .835 OPS on the season.

• RHP Justin Hagenman: 2.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K (L)
• RHP Owen Woodward: 1.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
• RHP Jose Lopez: 2.1 IP, 3 H, 6 ER, 4 BB, 1 K
• RHP Tyler McLoughlin: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
• RHP Caden Wooster: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K

Justin Hagenman made his first rehab appearance of the season and while his velocity was down a tick, he looked good over his 2 1/3 innings of work. He ran a 47.4% whiff rate and his pitch movement graded well. Unfortunately, the rest of the pitching did not fare as well.

Dominican Summer League

DSL Colorado (36-18) 9, DSL Mets Orange (29-27) 1

Box Score

• CF Jhonael Cuello: 0-for-3

Without Asigen or Ramirez in the lineup the DSL Mets Orange lineup struggled to get on base or score runs. Frank Moreno did get a triple and was driven in by Michalle Mercedes but that was it for the scoring.

• RHP Yovanny Sanchez: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

The pitching struggled heavily requiring six pitchers to get through eight innings and giving up nine runs. They struggled to find the zone walking eleven.

DSL NYY Bombers (25-29) 6, DSL Mets Blue (20-36) 2

Box Score

• CF Jesus Minaya: 2-for-4, R, RBI, SB

The offense was largely silent amassing only two runs on four hits and five walks with the majority of the lineup failing to find their way on base.

• LHP Eduardo Pina: 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

Eduardo Pina pitched a great three innings to start the game walking none and striking out four but the same can not be said for Johnny Osoria and Emmanuel Felix who allowed six runs to score in their four innings of work.

Find the latest statistics and news across the Mets minor leagues in our weekly Mets minor league report below.

Jonah Tong. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized

Triple-A: Syracuse Mets

The Syracuse Mets defeated the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in four of six games. The Mets are now 21-23 in the second half of the season and 59-60 overall.

MJ Melendez continued his strong season with Syracuse, going 5-for-18 with a triple and three home runs. He also drew two walks and drove in six runs. Melendez owns a .913 OPS in 47 games with Syracuse.

Christopher Morel went 6-for-15 with two homers, three RBIs and one walk. Morel now owns a 1.098 OPS with Syracuse, which has earned him a promotion to the big-league club.

Nick Morabito had a good all-around week, going 6-for-20 with two home runs, three walks, and five stolen bases. Morabito also drove in four runs and owns a .752 OPS.

Jonah Tong looked strong in two starts, combining to throw 8 2/3 innings. He allowed just two runs and struck out 12. Tong’s ERA is now down to 5.15 on the season.

Jack Wenninger struck out eight and allowed three runs (two earned) across five innings. Wenninger now owns a 4.39 ERA this season. However, he was placed on the injured list.

Billy Amick. Photo Credit: Binghamton Rumble Ponies

Double-A: Binghamton Rumble Ponies

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies’ recent surge continued with a 5-1 series victory over the Portland Sea Dogs. They are now 22-23 in the second half of the season and 49-65 overall.

Billy Amick‘s surge since joining the Mets continued as he went 6-for-22 with two home runs, a double, and nine RBIs. He also walked twice. Amick now has a 1.179 OPS in 12 games with Binghamton and an .866 OPS on the year overall. He is another player who recently earned a promotion, as he’s on his way to Syracuse.

Jefferson Rojas had a strong week, going 6-for-20 with two doubles, a home run, and eight RBIs. He also drew four walks and owns a .798 OPS this season.

Jacob Reimer went 9-for-23 with two doubles, a home run, and eight RBIs. He also drew two walks, and he now owns a .736 OPS with Binghamton.

R.J. Gordon looked strong in two starts, allowing three earned runs in 11 innings. He allowed 11 total baserunners and struck out six. Gordon now has a 5.15 ERA in 17 starts this season, including a 2.48 ERA in his last five starts.

Gabe Davis, who came over in the Huascar Brazobán trade, had a solid start of 3 1/3 innings. He allowed an unearned run on a hit and three walks while striking out four. The 6-foot-9 Davis owns a 4.26 ERA in two starts in the Mets’ organization and a 5.66 ERA overall.

Luke Gabrysh. (Credits: Brooklyn Cyclones on Instagram)

High-A: Brooklyn Cyclones

The Brooklyn Cyclones split their six-game set with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. It was a very low-scoring series, with only 23 total runs scored. Brooklyn outscored Jersey Shore 15-8. The Cyclones are now 24-23 in the second half of the season and 49-63 overall.

Antonio Jimenez had an excellent week displaying his plate discipline, going 4-for-9 with five walks and just two strikeouts. Jimenez also recorded two triples, two stolen bases, and an RBI. Jimenez now owns a .656 OPS between Single-A and High-A this year.

Daiverson Gutierrez went 4-for-13 with two doubles, a walk and three RBIs. Gutierrez now owns a .598 OPS.

Ronald Hernandez went just 4-for-20, but he recorded two doubles and a home run. He also walked four times, stole a base, and drove in four runs. Hernandez owns a .661 OPS with Brooklyn.

Jose Chirinos tossed a gem, allowing no runs in 6 2/3 innings. He allowed just two hits and no walks, but he also hit a batter. He struck out five, and he now owns a 3.38 ERA in 21 games between Single-A and High-A.

Nicolas Carreno also shoved, pitching six scoreless innings. Carreno allowed three hits and three walks and also struck out five. He now owns a 3.31 ERA in 21 appearances between Single-A and High-A.

Luke Gabrysh, who came to the Mets in the Brooks Raley trade, looked fantastic in his start. He allowed just one hit in four scoreless innings, striking out six. Gabrysh now owns a 3.38 ERA in two starts with Brooklyn, and a 4.95 ERA overall. Gabrysh was promoted to Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday.

Elian Peña. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized

Single-A: St. Lucie Mets 

The St. Lucie Mets had a rough week, losing five of six games against the Jupiter Hammerheads. The Mets are now 17-30 in the second half of the season and 50-63 overall.

Elian Peña had a fantastic week, which led to a promotion to High-A, where he’ll be one of a few 18-year-olds at the level. He went 6-for-21 with a double, three home runs, and six RBIs. Peña also added four walks and a stolen base, and finished with a .785 OPS at Single-A.

Kuhio Aloy went just 4-for-15, but he recorded a double and two home runs. He also walked twice and stole a base. Aloy owns an .824 OPS in his first 10 games with the Mets after being drafted this summer.

Aiden Robbins went 5-for-15, recording the first home run of his professional career and driving in four runs. He also walked twice and stole three bases. Robbins has an .838 OPS in his first 11 games.

Will Watson made two rehab starts and combined to throw just five innings, but he didn’t allow a run. He allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three. Watson has a 6.58 ERA between Single-A and Double-A.

Ethan Lanthier allowed one run over 3 2/3 innings on just a hit and two walks with nine strikeouts. Lanthier now owns a 5.57 ERA in eight starts with St. Lucie.

Dominican Summer League

The DSL Mets Blue struggled mightily this past week, going 0-5 to fall to 20-35 on the season. The DSL Mets Orange also struggled, going 2-3 to move to 29-26.

Catcher Adrian La Rosa shined at the plate for the DSL Mets Blue, going 9-for-18 with two doubles and one home run with 10 RBIs. He also walked three times and stole two bases, raising his OPS this summer to .882.

Sebastian Gomez looked good on the mound, tossing 4 1/3 innings across two appearances and allowing two runs (one earned). Gomez owns a 4.34 ERA.

Aiberson Blanco went just 3-for-8 with a walk for DSL Mets Orange, and yet he was team’s best player at the plate. Blanco owns a .722 OPS this summer.

On the mound, Olmedo Barria tossed 3 2/3 perfect innings, also recording six strikeouts. Barria owns a 2.00 ERA in 13 games.

Organizational Leaders

Batting:

• AVG – Yonny Hernández (SYR) – .305
• OPS – Sammy Stafura (BRK) – .931
• HR – Billy Amick (BNG) – 30
• SB – Mitch Voit (BRK/BNG) – 42

Pitching (min. 10 innings):

• ERA – Justin Armbruester (STL/BRK/BNG) – 1.08
• SO – Jonathan Santucci (BNG/SYR) – 135
• WHIP – Justin Armbruester (STL/BRK/BNG) – 0.880

Players of the Week

Offense – Billy Amick, 1B/3B Binghamton (Double/A)

Billy Amick has mashed since coming over in the A.J. Minter trade, recording seven home runs in 12 games with Binghamton. He now has 30 homers on the year, by far the most of anyone in the Mets’ organization. Ryan Clifford, who fits a similar mold to Amick, has struggled more than anyone could have predicted this year, opening the way for Amick to separate himself in Syracuse.

Pitching – Jose Chirinos, P Brooklyn (High-A)

Jose Chirinos is not yet one of the Mets’ top pitching prospects, but he could certainly be in that conversation next year. Chirinos dominated Single-A ball and has been great lately in High-A. He struggled initially after his promotion, but he now has a 2.73 ERA in his last six starts. The 21-year-old has a 3.38 ERA this year after recording a 3.01 ERA las tyear.

Upcoming Schedule – August 18-23

• Triple-A Syracuse: vs. Worcester
• Double-A Binghamton: vs. Altoona
• High-A Brooklyn: @ Asheville
• Single-A St. Lucie: vs. Lakeland

Mets minor league teams announced two more promotions Tuesday for players who joined the organization this year. Right-handed pitcher Luke Gabrysh is going from High-A Brooklyn to Double-A Binghamton, while outfielder John Smith III is going from Single-A St. Lucie to High-A Brooklyn.

Gabrysh was acquired at the trade deadline, while Smith was drafted by the Mets last month.

Luke Gabrysh. (Credits: Brooklyn Cyclones on Instagram)

Gabrysh was one of the two prospects the Mets got for Brooks Raley, along with John Spikerman. He entered the Mets’ organization ranked No. 29 in MLB Pipeline’s top Mets prospects. Standing at 6-foot-3, Gabrysh was said to sit in the mid 90s with his fastball, complemented by a slider, cutter and changeup.

Gabrysh had a 3.38 ERA (three runs in eight innings) in two starts for Brooklyn before his promotion, with 15 strikeouts compared to only two walks. Pitching in his second minor league season, this will be the 23-year-old Gabrysh’s first tune-up at the Double-A level. Before the trade, he’d posted a 5.14 ERA in 18 games (17 starts) for the Phillies’ Double-A team with an 11.72 SO/9.

Smith III was the Mets’ 19th-round pick this summer. He was taken out of the University of Central Florida. He began his professional career with Single-A St. Lucie, with whom he played 10 games. Smith was hitting .244/.289/.463. He hit two home runs and three doubles, and had eight RBIs, though he only drew two walks. He was 3-for-4 in stolen base opportunities.

As one of the team’s lowest draft picks this year, Smith is not in any rankings. He is 22 years old.

These moves come after the Mets gave recent promotions to Elian Peña (news), Émilien Pitre (news) and Billy Amick (news).