Jonah Tong, a young pitcher for the New York Mets, is set to make another start despite a poor outing last week where he surrendered six runs in two-thirds of an inning against the Texas Rangers. The Mets' management remains confident in his ability to rebound, emphasizing that one bad outing does not define his potential. Tong has faced adversity before, bouncing back from earlier struggles in the minors to perform well, and team officials believe his ability to handle failure and learn from it will help him improve. Tong's upcoming start is crucial as the Mets aim to secure their playoff spot, holding a 1.5-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final NL Wild Card position. The team’s lineup for the game includes key players like Francisco Alvarez, who continues to play through injuries, and Luis Torrens, recently reinstated from injury. The Mets are also managing other pitchers' health issues, such as Reed Garrett and Tylor Megill, as they prepare for the playoff push. The game against the Padres will feature Padres pitcher Randy Vasquez, with the Mets hoping Tong can turn his recent struggles into a positive performance.