The MLB offseason has been making plenty of noise, and one of the teams at the center of attention in recent days has been the New York Mets. The team from the Big Apple no longer has Pete Alonso on its roster, and more moves could take place in the coming days.
What is this new story about? According to Jon Heyman on his X account, the Mets are listening offers for young pitcher Jonah Tong. While the Mets value him highly, they are not completely closing the door on potential negotiations with other teams to explore, if the situation arises, a possible trade.
On the other hand, both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge are two of the prospects the Carlos Mendoza–led team has no intention of parting ways with ahead of next season.
Tong’s numbers last season with the Mets
Jonah Tong registered a 2-3 win-loss record during his time with the Mets this season. In limited action, he posted a high 7.71 ERA and a 1.77 WHIP, indicating struggles with baserunners. Despite the poor efficiency metrics, the young right-hander flashed strikeout potential, managing 22 strikeouts across his appearances.
Jonah Tong #21 of the New York Mets.
Where could Tong land?
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Given the New York Mets’ pitching depth, Jonah Tong could potentially find himself moved to a team that offers a clearer path to the majors and needs young starting pitching.
Two potential destinations that would benefit most from his potential are the Oakland Athletics, who are in a major rebuilding phase and desperately need high-upside arms, and the Chicago White Sox, who have recently shown a willingness to acquire young talent to bolster their rotation. These teams could offer him the runway necessary to develop at the big-league level.
