"New York Mets starting pitcher Jonah Tong (21) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Mets starting pitcher Jonah Tong will not pitch for Canada at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March. Shi Davidi of Sportsnet first reported the 22-year-old's decision. He will instead report to spring training to join the Mets on Feb. 11 and focus on putting together a push to become a full-time member of the big-league club's rotation."
"Tong experienced a meteoric rise in 2025. In 20 Double-A starts and just two Triple-A outings, he posted a 1.43 ERA with 179 strikeouts and a 0.92 WHIP. He got the call to the majors to help save a nosediving rotation, which was a significant ask for such a young arm, and it showed. Tong went 2-3 with a 7.71 ERA in five starts."
Jonah Tong will not pitch for Canada at the 2026 World Baseball Classic and will report to Mets spring training on Feb. 11 to focus on earning a full-time rotation spot. Tong rose quickly in 2025, posting a 1.43 ERA, 179 strikeouts and a 0.92 WHIP across 20 Double-A starts and two Triple-A outings. He made five major-league starts, going 2-3 with a 7.71 ERA, revealing a need for additional Triple-A seasoning likely in 2026. The Mets added Freddy Peralta and figure to feature a rotation that includes Nolan McLean, Sean Manaea, Clay Holmes, Kodai Senga and David Peterson.
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