Mets Prospects: October Contenders

0:00On March 31st, the New York Mets are going all out this season for a deep playoff run. They snagged Ace Freddie Peralta and top-end-fielder Boba Shit in the offseason, then took two of three from the pirates to kick things off strong. But to really contend, they might need a boost from their farm system rather than another big trade. Take Jonah Tongue, their top pitching prospect. The 21-year-old struggled in a brief big league stint last year, with a rough earned run average over seven, but that was mostly too bad, outings. Down in the minors, he's lights out with a 2.50 ERA over 251 innings, striking out nearly 400 batters. Meanwhile, in-fielders like Jacob Rimer and AJ Ewing could fill key gaps. The 22-year-old Rimer impressed in spring with a solid slash line in versatility at first and third base, especially with injuries hitting, their current options. Ewing, a speedy 21-year-old, swiped 70 bags last year while hitting over 300, making

1:00him a top-of-the-order threat if second. Base opens up. Then there's Reliever Will Watson, a 23-year-old right-hander with a live fastball and nasty slider. He looks sharp in spring, and with the bullpen already wobbly early on, he could shore things up for the long haul. These prospects give the Mets that extra edge without breaking the bank, turning a good team into October contenders if the timing lines up just. Right. MLB News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond. I'm Corey with The Story.