Mets Prospect Jonah Tong 'Highly Coveted' in Trade Talks

Mets' 22-year-old right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong is reportedly 'highly coveted' in trade discussions, with New York valuing him highly but listening to offers. Ranked fourth among Mets prospects, Tong went 2-3 with a 7.71 ERA in five starts this past season, making his MLB debut on August 29. He allowed four runs (one earned) with six strikeouts in his debut. Tong rose from Double-A to Triple-A and then to New York, but analysts suggest he needs more minor league time and pitch refinement to mitigate reliever risk.