The New York Mets may be calling up Jonah Tong to MLB soon. New York is clearly rolling with a full youth movement this season in attempts of turning its season around.
The Mets are currently taking on the Washington Nationals, and New York is 21-27 (still last place in the National League East).
Before the Mets’ game against the Nationals on Wednesday, a potential foreshadowing decision was made with top prospect Jonah Tong. On Wednesday, Jonah Tong was scratched from his start in Triple-A, and unless he’s injured (which no reports have indicated), Tong could be headed to MLB very soon.
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GettyJonah Tong #21 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch in the second inning of the baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 06, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kareem Elgazzar/Getty Images)
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GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 29: Jonah Tong #21 of the New York Mets reacts after a strikeout in the fifth inning am at Citi Field on August 29, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
The New York Mets used a 7th round draft pick on Jonah Tong in 2022. He had a brief stint with the Mets in 2025, but struggled. However, he’s still just 22 y/0, and still has plenty of time to develop.
According to the Mets prospect page, Jonah Tong is the second-ranked prospect in the organization.
Over 38 innings in the minor leagues (AAA) this season, Jonah Tong has an ERA of 5.68.
In 100+ innings with the Mets’ double-A affiliate in 2025, Tong held an ERA of 1.59.
At this point, with the Mets’ struggles this season, what do they have to lose in giving some of their young arms an extended runway to figure out what they have at the MLB level?
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New York Mets Make Foreshadowing Jonah Tong Decision Before Nationals Game