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\nTop 50 graphic design by Michael Packard, @CollectingPack<\/a> on Twitter<\/p>\n

New York Mets<\/p>\n

NL East
2025 record: 83-79 (2nd)<\/p>\n

MiLB affiliates
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets
Double-A: Binghamton Rumble Ponies
High-A: Brooklyn Cyclones
Single-A: St. Lucie Mets<\/p>\n

2025 End-Of-Season farm system rank: #6
Jeremy Mahy\u2019s organization take from our 2025 End-Of-Season Farm System Rankings<\/a>: 6th
This list is going to look a lot different his time next year. Pitchers Tong, McLean\u2026have all made their debut and barring injury will all graduate early in the season. Carson Benge and Ryan Clifford have little left to prove in the minors. Will it be enough to supplement what the organization feels is a playoff caliber major league team? Or do they move some of these names to get what they need?<\/p>\n

2026 International Signing: Wandy Asigen, SS (Dominican Republic) $3.9M. Not included in the Top 50 rankings below. Would likely be slotted in Tier 4 and should show up in our next Mets prospects update.<\/p>\n

Prospects1500 writers who contributed to this column and rankings: Greg Bracken (@gregbracken07<\/a>), Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame<\/a>), Shaun Kernahan (@ShaunKernahan<\/a>), and Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam<\/a>). The writer\u2019s Twitter handle follows each player write-up or paragraph.<\/p>\n

Prospects1500 Tiers:
Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years
Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 4: Players who have the potential to make the majors; possible sleeper candidates for sustained MLB success
Tier 5: Players of interest, worth keeping an eye on, who may make (or have made) the majors but provide minimal impact<\/p>\n

Levels listed for each player are the highest levels player reached in 2025<\/p>\n

Tier 1<\/p>\n

1. Carson Benge<\/a>, OF, 23, Triple-A
Benge is in line to break camp with the Mets and man right field on Opening Day, should everything fall into place over the next several weeks. New York\u2019s 2024 first round MLB Draft selection spent last season playing across three levels (A+\/AA\/AAA), slashing a combined .281\/.385\/.472\/.857. His 24-game stint in Syracuse to end the season wasn\u2019t as eye-popping as the numbers he put up in High-A and Double-A, which could possibly signal a bit more time needed in the upper minors. As I\u2019ve stated before, to me, success at the Double-A level is a good indicator of success in the big leagues. Benge\u2019s stay in Binghamton saw him hit .317, post an OPS of .978, slug eight home runs and tally 72 total bases in only 32 games. (@Scotty_Ballgame)<\/p>\n

2. Nolan McLean<\/a>, RHP, 23, MLB
McLean had a spectacular MLB debut last season, starting seven games for the Mets, seemingly stepping right into the role of ace (until the club signed Freddy Peralta this offseason). He gave up only six total earned runs in his first seven games, giving up five runs in his worst outing, but struck out a career-high 11 in that game in late September. The former two-way player posted a brilliant 2.06 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 10.7 K\/9. The 24-year-old makes this top prospects list as he\u2019s thrown 48 major league innings, so he should still be \u201cprospect-eligible\u201d in many dynasty leagues as he\u2019s still under the 50 IP threshold heading into 2026. (@Scotty_Ballgame)<\/p>\n

Tier 2<\/p>\n

3. Jonah Tong<\/a>, RHP, 22, MLB
Tong absolutely shoved it last season combined between Double-A and Triple-A posting a 40% strikeout rate, a 0.92 WHIP and 2.16 xFIP. When the Mets needed help down the stretch Tong was up to the task and did his part to keep the rotation afloat. He features a four-pitch mix highlighted by a high spin fastball that sits 93-95 and a deceptive changeup that plays well off the four-seamer. The delivery is unconventional and quite deceptive, which gives hitters fits but has also led to control issues at times. He looks the part of a solid #3 pitcher with some strikeout upside. He is currently on the outside of the rotation picture, but you can never have enough quality pitching and Tong will be ready when his name is called again. (@JMahyfam)<\/p>\n

4. A.J. Ewing<\/a>, OF, 21, Double-A
Ewing played across three levels last season, ending in Double-A, showing off his strong ability to get on base slashing .315\/.401\/.429 while also displaying the damage he can do on the base paths stealing 44 bags in 51 attempts. His swing is currently geared for contact, but the bat speed is there to predict decent future power numbers. More likely to come in the form of doubles and triples instead of over the fence pop. He is a very athletic and versatile player who could settle nicely into a multi-positional role. It is a little hard to see where he currently fits into the Mets plans but guys that can hit, play solid defense and steal bases will typically find their way into the lineup. (@JMahyfam)<\/p>\n

5. Jacob Reimer<\/a>, 3B, 22, Double-A
Coming off an injury dampened 2024 season, Reimer made up for lost time last year and showed the organization that the hard work that he put in during the 2024-2025 offseason was paying off. Last season, he slashed .282\/.379\/.491 with 17 home runs and 88 runs scored between High-A and Double-A. I really like his bat and I think that he is one of the more underrated prospects in the NL East. Unfortunately, the offseason acquisitions of Bo Bichette and Jorge Polanco have really muddied up his path to immediate playing time. Another season like last year and he could force the Mets to make some tough decisions. (@JMahyfam)<\/p>\n

Tier 3<\/p>\n

6. Ryan Clifford<\/a>, 1B\/OF, 22, Triple-A
7. Mitch Voit<\/a>, 2B, 21, Single-A
8. Elian Pe\u00f1a<\/a>, SS, 18, Rookie (DSL)
9. Jonathan Santucci<\/a>, LHP, 23, Double-A
10. Jack Wenninger<\/a>, RHP, 23, Double-A<\/p>\n

Clifford returned to Double-A to start the 2025 season and was leading the Eastern League with 24 home runs before earning a promotion to Triple-A in. The swing-and-miss remains a concern but here is 30+ home run potential here. Voit was drafted No. 38 overall out of Michigan last July, after posting a dominant final collegiate season. He has a compact swing and has displayed above average bat speed that could lead to good pop and on-base skills. Pe\u00f1a signed for $5 million in January 2025 as one of the premier talents in that international class and the early DSL returns have backed up that hype. He displays exceptional bat-to-ball skills and bat speed, accompanied by a mature feel for the strike zone that\u2019s rare for his age. While Jonah Tong grabbed all the headlines in Double-A, there were a couple of other Mets prospects that put together strong seasons with the Rumble Ponies. In 50 innings pitched, Santucci put up a 1.02 WHIP and used his plus slider to strike out 11.3 batters per nine. Wenninger spent all of 2025 in Double-A and quietly put together one of the system\u2019s best campaigns, posting a 2.92 ERA with 9.8 K\/9 with less than three walks per nine. (@JMahyfam)<\/p>\n

Tier 4<\/p>\n

11. Nick Morabito<\/a>, OF, 22, Double-A
12. Chris Suero<\/a>, C\/OF, 22, Double-A
13. Will Watson<\/a>, RHP, 23, Double-A
14. Eli Serrano III<\/a>, OF, 22, High-A
15. Boston Baro<\/a>, SS\/3B, 21, High-A
16. Zach Thornton<\/a>, LHP, 24, Double-A
17. Marco Vargas<\/a>, 2B\/SS, 20, High-A
18. R.J. Gordon<\/a>, RHP, 24, Double-A
19. Daiverson Gutierrez<\/a>, C, 20, Single-A
20. Dylan Ross<\/a>, RHP, 25, Triple-A
21. Ryan Lambert<\/a>, RHP, 23, Double-A<\/p>\n

Morabito continues to put pressure on opposing batteries with his speed-and-contact game, reaching base at a steady clip in 2025, playing across three levels and an excellent 18 game stint in the Arizona Fall League. He\u2019s profiling as a top-of-the-order type if the extra-base impact keeps trending up. Suero and Serrano III each showed impressive trends, with Suero\u2019s power-speed blend intriguing evaluators and Serrano\u2019s bat-to-ball skills giving him a relatively high offensive floor. Baro remains more projection than production at this point, but the physical tools are there if the approach tightens against upper-level pitching. Thornton was one of the system\u2019s breakout arms in 2025, missing bats at an impressive rate and forcing his way onto the radar as a potential fast mover if the command gains hold. Vargas continues to draw praise for his advanced approach and on-base ability, even if the power hasn\u2019t fully arrived yet. Gutierrez offers intriguing athleticism behind the plate, and his defensive development could carry him as the bat matures. Ross showed steady progress on the mound, flashing starter traits while working deeper into games, and Lambert put together a solid campaign that keeps him in the conversation as upper-minors depth with a chance to surprise. (@Scotty_Ballgame)<\/p>\n

Tier 5<\/p>\n

22. Antonio Jimenez<\/a>, SS, 21, Single-A
23. Yovanny Rodriguez<\/a>, C, 19, Rookie (DSL)
24. Randy Guzman<\/a>, 1B\/OF, 20, Single-A
25. Jeremy Rodriguez<\/a>, SS\/2B\/3B, 19, Single-A
26. Trey Snyder<\/a>, 2B\/3B, 20, Single-A
27. Peter Kussow<\/a>, RHP, 19, High school
28. Christian Scott<\/a>, RHP, 26, Injured (MLB in 2024)
29. Edward Lantigua<\/a>, OF, 19, Rookie (FCL)
30. Colin Houck<\/a>, 3B\/SS, 21, High-A
31. Felipe De La Cruz<\/a>, LHP, 24, Triple-A
32. Camden Lohman<\/a>, RHP, 19, High school
33. Kevin Parada<\/a>, C, 24, Triple-A
34. Jonathan Pintaro<\/a>, RHP, 28, MLB
35. Ronald Hernandez<\/a>, C, 22, High-A
36. Daviel Hurtado<\/a>, LHP, 21, Single-A
37. Jose Ramos<\/a>, OF, 25, Triple-A
38. Joel Diaz<\/a>, RHP, 21, High-A
39. Cam Tilly<\/a>, RHP, 21, College
40. Yonatan Henriquez<\/a>, OF, 21, High-A
41. Douglas Orellana<\/a>, RHP, 23, Triple-A
42. Saul Garcia<\/a>, RHP, 22, Double-A
43. Julio Zayas<\/a>, C, 20, Rookie (FCL)
44. Simon Juan<\/a>, OF, 20, Single-A
45. Yunior Amparo<\/a>, OF\/1B\/3B, 19, Rookie (DSL)
46. Joander Suarez<\/a>, RHP, 25, Triple-A
47. Brendan Girton<\/a>, RHP, 24, Double-A
48. Irving Cota<\/a>, RHP, 22, Double-A
49. Wyatt Vincent<\/a>, OF, 19, High school
50. Jose Chirinos<\/a>, RHP, 21, Single-A<\/p>\n

Jimenez and Snyder both took steps forward at the plate in 2025, with Jimenez showing improved contact skills, and Snyder flashing some extra-base pop that could carry him into a larger role if the approach continues to mature. Kussow, the 2025 high school draftee, is likely ticketed for the St. Lucie Mets to begin his pro career, where the organization can slowly build up his frame and pitch mix. Scott is attempting to work his way back after a couple of injury-plagued seasons. Houck remains a toolsy infielder with pedigree, while De La Cruz showed intriguing arm strength on the mound in 2025 and could settle into a larger role if the command continues to progress. Parada spent most of the season with Binghamton, did get 16 Triple-A games, and continues to try to reestablish his prospect shine, as the bat will ultimately determine whether he pushes back toward Queens or settles in as upper-level depth. Pintaro, now 28, provides rotation or bullpen depth and could shuttle between Syracuse and New York as needed. Hernandez will need more offensive consistency \u2014 likely beginning with Binghamton \u2014 to climb into a higher tier. Diaz showed flashes on the mound in 2025 and could open in the Rumble Ponies\u2019 rotation, while Tilly, the 2025 college draftee, has yet to make his pro debut but should move quickly once he does. Suarez remains a steady arm in the system, capable of filling upper MiLB innings if the command continues to hold. (@Scotty_Ballgame)<\/p>\n

Author<\/p>\n

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Prospects1500 is your comprehensive dynasty league resource, featuring deep MLB\/MiLB top prospect lists, news and rankings.<\/p>\n

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Greg covers the Toronto Blue Jays organization for Prospects1500. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, a long-suffering fan of both the Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs. For more than 15 years now a participant\/commish in many dynasty baseball leagues, all with extremely deep minor league rosters. Follow on X @gregbracken07.<\/p>\n

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President of Prospects1500. Founder of Diamond Duos dynasty fantasy baseball leagues and the MLB Fantasy Playoffs Parlay. Participant and champion in several dynasty\/fantasy baseball and football leagues. Sales Manager for Reminder Publishing by day. Huge Bruce Springsteen and pro wrestling fan. Along with his wife and two boys, lives in Longmeadow, MA. Follow on Twitter at @Scotty_Ballgame<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Jeremy covers the St Louis organization and contributes on Prospects of the Week for Prospects1500. Born and raised in the Midwest, he is a lifelong fan of the Birds on the Bat. You can follow him on Twitter @JMahyfam<\/a> for more baseball content.<\/p>\n

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