Mets Prospect Jonah Tong Ignores Trade Rumors, Focused on 2026 Season

New York Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong is tuning out trade rumors, stating his focus is on preparing for the 2026 season. Despite being mentioned in various trade talks, the 22-year-old right-hander expressed his love for being a Met while acknowledging the business side of baseball. Tong posted staggering minor league numbers in 2025 (1.43 ERA, 179 strikeouts in 113.2 innings) but had an uneven MLB debut with a 7.71 ERA. He is the Mets' fourth-ranked prospect.