Jonah Tong Impresses, Mets Still NEED Tarik Skubal? | Straight Outta Flushing

Jonah Tong is back in the Mets’ rotation but could New York still need to make a major move for an ace this offseason? Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to Tong’s first start of 2026 and break down what stood out from his outing, the adjustments he has made since his first major-league opportunity and what role he could play in the Mets’ starting rotation in 2027. Then, the conversation turns to two of the biggest potential pitching targets of the offseason: Tarik Skubal and Michael King. Should the Mets go all-in to land Skubal? Would King be the smarter investment? And how should David Stearns balance adding an established top-of-the-rotation starter with the organization’s young pitching talent? (0:00) Intro (0:40) Jonah Tong’s first start (8:40) Tong’s adjustments (14:20) What do the Mets need this offseason? (19:55) Targeting Tarik Skubal (32:10) Alternatives to Skubal (38:55) Projecting Mets’ 2027 rotation