Jonah Tong Fantasy Stats

New York Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong was named the organization's minor-league Pitcher of the Year for his performance this season. The Mets' fourth-ranked prospect pitched to a 1.43 ERA (1.68 FIP) and 0.92 WHIP, recording 179 strikeouts in just 113 2/3 innings pitched, which is still the most strikeouts in all the minor leagues despite not having pitched there since August 23. The 22-year-old looked great in his first start in the majors, but has been roughed up in his last two starts, allowing 10 earned runs in 6 2/3 innings pitched with seven walks and seven strikeouts. The right-hander's future remains bright, though, and he should be a fantasy-relevant pitcher for years to come.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jonah Tong is scheduled to take the mound this weekend versus the Cincinnati Reds. The Mets are trying to figure everything out in their rotation, but at least have the next few days lined up. The plan is for Clay Holmes to pitch on Wednesday. After that, the Mets are off on Thursday before David Peterson takes the ball on Friday. Tong is currently penciled in the pitch against the Reds on Saturday. Tong's first start came on August 29 against the Miami Marlins. He tossed five innings, allowing one run on six hits while striking out six batters. Tong will at least make one more start and should be rostered in most 12-team formats.

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong will make the second start of his career on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. Tong earned the victory in his debut this past Friday against the Miami Marlins, whom he held to one earned run on six hits over five innings. The 22-year-old posted six strikeouts against no walks in that game, and he impressed manager Carlos Mendoza enough to remain part of a six-man rotation. Tong, who ranks as one of the game's top pitching prospects, led all minor leaguers with an eye-popping 179 strikeouts in 113 2/3 frames before the Mets promoted him. His next opponent, Cincinnati, ranks a decent 14th in the majors in runs this season. However, the Reds' offense has sputtered this month. They rank 29th in both runs and wOBA over the past 30 days. That could bode well for Tong.

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong earned his first career win in his major league debut on Friday. Facing the Miami Marlins, Tong threw five innings and allowed four runs (one earned) on six hits while piling up six strikeouts against no walks in a 19-9 blowout. He fired 63 of 97 pitches for strikes and reached a maximum velocity of 97.7 mph. After the game, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that the 22-year-old will remain part of a six-man rotation. For the time being, Tong will join David Peterson, Kodai Senga, Sean Manaea, Nolan McLean, and Clay Holmes as the Mets' starters. The club hasn't announced a date for Tong's next start, but considering he leads the minors in strikeouts and ranks as one of the game's top pitching prospects, fantasy managers may want to consider scooping him up.

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong is slated to start Friday's contest against the Miami Marlins. The right-hander is slated to make his MLB debut in this game. Tong has been one of the most dominant pitchers in the entire minor leagues this season and is finally being rewarded with a promotion. Tong began the campaign with Double-A and logged an impressive 102 innings to the tune of a 1.68 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP. During this stretch, Tong racked up an eye-catching 162 strikeouts with just 44 walks. He was then bumped up to Triple-A Syracuse. With the top ranks of the system, Tong needed only two starts to prove he was ready to join the big leagues. Given his elite upside, he should be viewed as a must-add in all leagues ahead of his debut.

New York Mets rookie right-hander Jonah Tong, the No. 52 overall prospect in baseball, will make his major-league debut on Friday in a start against the division-rival Miami Marlins, league sources told The Athletic's Will Sammon and Tim Britton. Tong didn't allow a run and struck out 17 in 11 2/3 innings in his two starts at Triple-A Syracuse, and he holds a 1.43 ERA with 179 K's and 47 walks in 113 2/3 inning on the year in the minors. The Mets are carving out a sixth spot in the starting rotation for Tong this week, which allows them to give both Kodai Senga and David Peterson some extra rest. It means that Tong's MLB audition on Friday could just be a spot start, although the matchup is good enough to make fantasy managers in all formats seriously consider streaming him. The 22-year-old's strikeout upside is evident after leading the minors in that category.