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Mets Prospect Jonah Tong Opts Out of Team Canada for WBC to Pursue Rotation Spot

The 22-year-old is prioritizing spring training to compete for a Mets rotation job after a mixed first taste of the majors.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 24: Jonah Tong #21 of the New York Mets pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on September 24, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)
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Sep 24, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Mets pitcher Jonah Tong (21) reacts during the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi reported on Jan. 29 that Tong confirmed he will not pitch for Canada in the World Baseball Classic.
  • He is focusing on camp to vie for a place in the Mets’ rotation, with coverage positioning him in the mix for the final starting spot.
  • Tong logged five MLB starts in 2025 with a 7.71 ERA and 22 strikeouts over 18 2/3 innings, allowing 24 hits and nine walks.
  • His debut featured five innings of one-run ball with six strikeouts before opponents capitalized on hard contact and command lapses late in the year.
  • The Mets still expect WBC participation from others, with Clay Holmes and Nolan McLean slated for Team USA.