After depleting their rotation at the MLB trade deadline, the Mets found themselves in a sticky situation. Two days later, the Mets would try Robert Stock as a starter, succeeding with a five-inning outing in which he allowed just one run and struck out four batters. Even with the poor performance, the Mets still remain committed to Stock, with manager Andy Green confirming to SNY reporters prior to their game Tuesday that Stock would be starting in their weekend series against the Nationals. The former Brewer was included in the package that sent Freddy Peralta to Queens, expecting to fill in as a long-term reliever who could occasionally make spot starts at the MLB level. Jonah Tong has had the opportunity to pitch for the Mets, making five starts in 2025 and posting a 7.71 ERA while going 2-3.