Jonah Tong

MLB Pipeline's No. 36 overall prospect for 2026 (Mets No. 2), Tong debuted May 22 with three spotless innings — zero runs, zero hits, 98.5 mph fastball, 28 pitches. His Triple-A ERA was inflated at 5.68 across nine starts, but the raw stuff grades as legitimate: fastball/slider combo with front-of-rotation projection. The Mets are currently using him as a bulk/hybrid arm with usage that could evolve toward a true starting role by July. Stash in 14+ team leagues with a bench or IL spot.

With Clay Holmes done for the season, the Mets have a real rotation hole to fill — and Tong is the next-best option after Manaea. The 22-year-old is dealing at Triple-A Syracuse (career 2.84 minor-league ERA, 12.8 K/9) and showed his MLB debut potential last year despite a small-sample 7.71 ERA. Expected MLB callup within the next 7-10 days. Stash in 14+ team leagues now; speculative add in 12-team. Top-50 SP rest of season ceiling if he locks the role.