Mets Prospect Jonah Tong Adds Cutter, Confident After Striking Out Soto

Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong is working to expand his arsenal by adding a cutter with horizontal break, complementing his existing high fastball and changeup. Tong recently struck out Juan Soto in live batting practice, a moment that boosted his confidence. Despite struggling in a brief 5-start MLB stint last season (7.71 ERA) after a rapid ascent, the Mets remain high on him, keeping him off-limits in trade talks. He believes he can succeed at the MLB level and will likely spend more time in Triple-A to refine his new pitch and command his curveball.