Jul 12, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; National League pitcher Jonah Tong (16) throws a pitch during the second inning against American League at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images

New York Mets make a decision on top prospect Jonah Tong

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI | By Pat Ragazzo | Last updated Aug 26, 2025 4:28 PM ET

It has been decided for the New York Mets.

The Mets are calling up top pitching prospect Jonah Tong to the major leagues, as confirmed by the club on Tuesday.

The Mets are calling up top prospect pitcher Jonah Tong@WillSammon was on it
— Pat Ragazzo (@ragazzoreport) August 26, 2025

The Athletic's Will Sammon was the first to report on this news.

The plan is for Tong to start against the Miami Marlins on Friday in what will be his big-league debut. From there, the Mets will have to make a decision on whether Tong remains as the sixth starter, shifts to the bullpen or goes back down to the minors.

Despite only having two Triple-A starts under his belt, the Mets ultimately chose to promote Tong over their No. 5 prospect in righty starter Brandon Sproat.

Tong is currently ranked as the Mets' No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline.

This article first appeared on New York Mets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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