The New York Mets are pulling no punches in their playoff chase, as they are promoting top pitching prospect Jonah Tong from Triple-A Syracuse, according to reports. With the club fighting for a Wild Card position as of August 26, 2025, the call-up of Tong is well-timed, particularly with the struggles in the rotation and bullpen of late. 

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has acknowledged that the team is weighing top prospects such as Tong in an effort to bolster the staff. The 22-year-old righty has dominated the minors this year, and his promotion would be a shock to fantasy managers in both dynasty and redraft leagues. Here's what you need to know.

 

 


 

Jonah Tong Prospect Status

Right-handed pitcher Jonah Tong, born on June 19, 2003, in Markham, Ontario, Canada, was drafted by the Mets in the seventh round of the 2022 MLB Draft from Georgia Premier Academy. The Canadian has moved fast through the ranks, demonstrating electric stuff that has already drawn comparisons to former Mets ace Jacob deGrom in regards to strikeout potential and mound presence.

Tong is the Mets' No. 4 prospect and baseball's No. 44, according to MLB Pipeline. His scouting report mentions a mid-90s fastball that touches 97 mph, along with a wipeout slider that elicits elite whiff rates. 

He also possesses a curveball and changeup, with a four-pitch mix and the ability to miss bats at an elite rate. Strengths are his strikeout generation (leading all minor leaguers in K/9 this season) and preventing hard contact, while command issues have been something he has addressed earlier in his career. Weaknesses? Control breakdowns from time to time, but those have been much improved in 2025. 

His ETA was initially 2026, but his quick rise—getting promoted from Double-A Binghamton to Triple-A Syracuse in early August—has moved up his timeline. As the Mets prepare for a postseason push, Tong's call-up is a vote of confidence that he's ready to help at the major league level.

 

 


 

Jonah Tong Stats

Tong's minor league stint has been highlighted by continuous growth, which was capped off by a breakout 2025 campaign wherein he registered video game-like figures in Double-A and Triple-A. Following is a rundown of his most significant statistics from the available data, highlighting how he's developed from 2023 to 2025. Observe the elite strikeout rates (K/9 over 12 consistently since 2024) and how he's managed to keep the home runs at bay, with a microscopic 0.16 HR/9 this season.

SeasonLevel

W

L

G

GS

IP

K/9

BB/9

ERA

2023CPX

0

1

7

5

12.2

17.76

9.24

6.39

2023A

0

1

3

3

8.1

14.04

9.72

5.4

2023MiLB

0

2

10

8

21

16.29

9.43

6

2024A

1

0

4

2

18.2

17.36

2.41

0

2024A+

5

4

19

19

85

11.65

4.02

3.71

2024AA

0

0

2

2

9.1

13.5

3.86

2.89

2024MiLB

6

4

25

23

113

12.74

3.74

3.03

2025AA

8

5

20

20

102

14.29

3.88

1.59

2025AAA

2

0

2

2

11.2

13.11

2.31

0

2025MiLB

10

5

22

22

113.2

14.17

3.72

1.43



 

These statistics attest to Tong's supremacy: In 2025, he's K'ing more than 14 batters per nine innings with a sub-2.00 ERA and is keeping the walks in check. His last few Triple-A starts have been perfection, giving up zero earned runs and a stingy .320 BABIP. For perspective, his 171 strikeouts on the year lead all minor leaguers, and his overall 1.43 ERA leads all qualified starters.

 

 


 

Jonah Tong Fantasy Baseball Outlook

For fantasy owners, Tong's promotion is a difference-maker, particularly in leagues with deep benches or keeper leagues. He's a high waiver wire priority in redraft leagues—stash him now if available, as he can fit into the Mets' rotation immediately, perhaps pushing out a struggling arm like Sean Manaea or being used in multi-inning relief. His upside for strikeouts is elite (10-12 K/9 in the majors, following minor league trends), and with the pitcher-friendly Citi Field surroundings, he can deliver a sub-3.50 ERA and 1.20 WHIP during his debut stint.

In dynasty formats, Tong's value exploded with this call-up. As a top-50 prospect, he's already owned in most leagues, but his 2025 campaign portends ace upside down the line—think poor man's Spencer Strider with improved control. There are risks of rookie adjustments and innings limitations (he's at 113.2 IP on the season, so the Mets might shut him down at 140-150 total), but the upside is there for contending teams in need of pitching. If he's still in the rotation in September, project 4-6 starts with good ratios and a strong 8-10 Ks per start. Don't sleep on him; this could be the fantasy steal of the stretch drive.

 

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