Mets Trim Roster with First Cuts of Spring Training

As spring training heats up, the New York Mets have made their first roster cuts, trimming five players from their major league camp. Jack Wenninger, the sole player not on the 40-Man Roster, has been reassigned to minor-league camp, while Jonah Tong, Nick Morabito, Dylan Ross, and Jonathan Pintaro, all of whom were on the 40-man roster, have been optioned to Triple-A. With these adjustments, the Mets now have 63 players remaining in major league camp.

These roster moves are not a reflection of the players’ individual performances but rather a strategic decision to prepare them for their seasons in Triple-A and to give the Mets an opportunity to evaluate players vying for a spot on the roster. All five players may still see action in further major league spring training games, as this shift to minor-league camp is a step in shaping the Opening Day roster.

Dylan Ross was the first to be cut on March 6, without having thrown a pitch in a spring game. Nick Morabito participated in five games, where he tallied two hits in 11 plate appearances, along with a walk, a double, two RBIs, and two stolen bases, showcasing the type of player he has been thus far.

Jonah Tong made one start this spring, pitching two and a third innings. He struck out two batters, but gave up three earned runs, including a home run, while allowing two other hits and issuing one walk. While his numbers may not be impressive, his pitching showed promise before he fatigued in the third inning.

Jonathan Pintaro made two relief appearances, throwing four innings and allowing just one earned run, while striking out and walking four batters each, alongside four hits allowed. Wenninger, who is part of the next wave of starting pitching prospects behind the likes of Tong, Nolan McLean, and Christian Scott, appeared in three games, logging six and two-thirds innings. Although he struggled with control, issuing seven walks, he managed to strike out ten and allowed only two earned runs on six hits.

Looking ahead, it wouldn’t be surprising to see at least two or three of these players, if not all five, making appearances in the majors during the 2026 season.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.