Rumors continue to swirl around the Mets this offseason. The latest one has to do with one of their young prospects, pitcher Jonah Tong. It seems that the franchise has his name on the trade list to let him go in exchange for signing the pitcher they want for next season, Joe Ryan, currently with the Twins.
its primary interest is in having a starting pitcher.
the Mets want Joe Ryan for 2026.the Twins would support his departure in exchange for Jonah Tong,Kodai Senga, Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea
Mets’ interest in Twins’ star
Ryan went 13-10 with a 3.42 ERA.
Jonah Tong, the Mets’ sacrifice
the 22-year-old prospect posted an ERA of just 7.71,
but he showed flashes of excellence that could develop over time. The rookie was not expected to make his debut last summer, but injuries and his rapid rise through the minor leagues accelerated his progression.
Now that the Twins have stated that he is a player they like and can polish as the 2026 season progresses, an unexpected door opens for Tong to play and become a regular player.
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