Mets Minors Game Chat: Tong Goes For Syracuse, Polanco and Robert Continue Rehab

The big club has a day off, but all four of the Mets’ minor league affiliates play this evening. In Syracuse, Jonah Tong will look to build on his last outing, while Luis Robert Jr., Jorge Polanco and Dedniel Núñez will all be continuing their rehab assignments.

6:35 PM · NBT Bank Stadium · Worcester (39-40) at Syracuse (42-41)

Syracuse Lineup

Luis Robert Jr., CF
Jorge Polanco, DH
Jihwan Bae, 2B
MJ Melendez, LF
Ryan Clifford, 1B
Jared Oliva, RF
Vidal Bruján, 3B
Hayden Senger, C
Zack Short, SS

June wasn’t particularly kind to Tong, but he ended the month on a high note. In his last start, he held Lehigh Valley to two runs and four hits while walking two and striking out three over six innings. Robert and Polanco are both playing the second game of their rehab assignments. Tonight’s game will be broadcast on SNY.

6:07 PM · Mirabito Stadium · Chesapeake (34-23) at Binghamton (29-48)

Binghamton Lineup

Channing Austin will make his second Double-A start on the mound. In his last outing, he lasted just one inning, giving up three runs and two hits with three walks. Núñez is expected to pitch during the game, making his second rehab appearance.

7:00 PM · Nymeo Field · Brooklyn (32-44) at Frederick (46-29)

Brooklyn Lineup

Yonatan Henriquez, 2B
John Bay, CF
Corey Collins, DH
Daiverson Gutiérrez, C
Jamari Baylor, 3B
Yohairo Cuevas, RF
Colin Houck, SS
Trace Willhoite, 1B
Sam Biller, LF

Jose Chirinos gets the ball to start the game for Brooklyn. Chirinos was hurt by the long ball in his last outing, getting taken deep three times and allowing five runs over five innings against Jersey Shore.