Overview
- Multiple reports, led by the New York Post and echoed by Yahoo Sports, say the Mets have interest in Twins right-hander Joe Ryan and that Minnesota is believed to like pitching prospect Jonah Tong.
- The potential price is characterized as steep, signaling a decision point for the Mets on parting with a top prospect to address the rotation.
- Ryan logged a 3.42 ERA and a 3.74 FIP over 171.0 innings in 2025 and is under team control for two more seasons.
- Tong is widely viewed as one of baseball’s premier pitching prospects after a 1.43 ERA with 179 strikeouts across Double-A and Triple-A, though he posted a 7.71 ERA in 18.2 MLB innings.
- Coverage notes no agreement is in place as the Mets, fresh off adding closer Devin Williams, continue exploring starting-pitching upgrades.