Baseball Prospectus Ranks Seven Mets in 2026 Top 101

Overview

• Baseball Prospectus slotted Mets prospects Nolan McLean (No. 4), Carson Benge (No. 10), Jonah Tong (No. 23), A.J. Ewing (No. 38), Jacob Reimer (No. 70), Ryan Clifford (No. 86) and Will Watson (No. 96) in its Top 101.
• Nolan McLean headlines the group after posting a 2.06 ERA with 57 strikeouts in 48 MLB innings late in 2025, elevating expectations for a rotation role.
• Carson Benge is profiled as a power-speed outfielder with center-field defensive ability who enters spring positioned to compete for a corner outfield job.
• Jonah Tong’s ranking reflects rare minor-league dominance and rising velocity, while A.J. Ewing’s 70 steals and plus defense underscore his near-term utility.
• Jacob Reimer’s power gains, Ryan Clifford’s 29 homers in 2025, and Will Watson’s starter-quality arsenal round out the Mets contingent, with BP also listing ex-Mets Jett Williams (No. 41) and Brandon Sproat (No. 76) following their trade for Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers.