Could Jonah Tong Be the Mets' Didier Fuentes in 2027? | A Former Top Prospect Turned RELIEF Ace!

Atlanta Braves stun the Los Angeles Dodgers as Didier Fuentes delivers a masterful multi-inning relief performance, locking down a pivotal playoff win.Could the New York Mets have their own secret weapon in Jonah Tong next season?Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Braves’ evolving pitching strategy, emphasizing how Fuentes transitioned from top starting prospect to an invaluable bullpen force.The conversation shifts to the Mets’ prospects, spotlighting Tong’s major league debut, his arsenal, and why he could flourish in a similar high-leverage relief role.Key topics include MLB’s shift toward flexible pitching staffs, comparisons with other rising arms, and the roles of young hurlers like Gabe Davis and Luke Gabrysh in shaping the Mets bullpen next year.Will Tong become the Mets’ version of Fuentes, anchoring crucial playoff innings and redefining the team’s October formula?&nbsp;Brad Mills-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images&nbsp;Everydayer&nbsp;Club&nbsp;&nbsp;If you never miss an&nbsp;episode,&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;time to make it official. Join the Locked&nbsp;On&nbsp;Everydayer&nbsp;Club and get&nbsp;ad-free audio, access to our&nbsp;members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.&nbsp;Click here to learn more and join your team’s community:&nbsp;https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub&nbsp;&nbsp;JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets&nbsp;&nbsp;Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at&nbsp;http://Indeed.com/podcast.Gameday Mens HealthGameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that&nbsp;looks at the full picture&nbsp; before developing a treatment plan.&nbsp;Book your complimentary test and consult at&nbsp;https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=MLB&amp;utm_network=lockedon&amp;utm_adgroup=corp&amp;ghl_tag=national,corpKALSHIFor a limited time,&nbsp;Download Kalshi and use code&nbsp;Locked On&nbsp;to get $25 when you trade $25.&nbsp;Kalshi. Trade&nbsp;what’s&nbsp;next.&nbsp;&nbsp;OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at&nbsp;https://Odoo.com/lockedon.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.&nbsp;FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit <a href="http://fanduel.com/RG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer