Overview
- The Athletic reported on Thursday, July 9, 2026, that the Mets are not making right-hander Jonah Tong available in trade discussions despite league interest.
- Tong rose into prospect contention after a dominant 2025 Double-A season when he went 8-5 with a 1.59 ERA and 162 strikeouts in 102 innings.
- This year Tong has struggled in Triple-A Syracuse, with a high ERA, heavy walk totals and inconsistent results that have lasted roughly a year and raised concerns about his development.
- Other teams would likely show interest, but the Mets told reporters they would only engage for offers that value Tong like a top-50 prospect and include players New York particularly likes.
- The club’s posture reflects recent failed veteran pitching moves and means Tong is unlikely to be used to upgrade the big-league rotation before the August 3 trade deadline, leaving his long-term fix and role unresolved.