As players get ready to report to spring training camp, it’s the perfect time for prospects from all MLB teams to show their respective organizations what they have, and the Mets have plenty this year.
MLB Pipeline updated its Top 100 prospects list for the preseason on Friday, and it includes four Mets. Here are the Mets prospects who made MLB Pipeline’s Top 100:
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The Mets are one of four teams to have two prospects in the Top 25 on MLB Pipeline’s preseason list, with McLean being the only pitcher in the Top 10. The right-hander is also the highest Mets prospect on the MLB’s rankings since Francisco Alvarez was ranked No. 3 back in the preseason 2023 list.
McLean’s place on the list is not surprising after bursting onto the scene and becoming one of the Mets’ best pitchers. Across 48.0 innings over eight starts during his big league debut last season, McLean posted a 2.06 ERA and 1.04 WHIP while striking out 57 batters.
Benge, who ended the 2025 season with Triple-A Syracuse, will compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster and, according to president of baseball operations David Stearns, the young outfielder has a legit chance to capture a place on the 2026 Mets.
Tong was called up to the big leagues not long after McLean and showed moments with the club, striking out 22 batters across 18.2 innings (five starts).
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And then there’s Ewing, who enjoyed a breakout 2025 season. He slashed .315/.401/.429 (.830 OPS) across three levels, ending with Double-A Binghamton.
McLean and the others were also on Baseball America’s updated list of prospects, along with Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams. However, Sproat and Williams were recently traded to the Brewers for Freddy Peralta; otherwise, the Mets would have six prospects on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100.
Williams (No. 51) and Sproat (No. 100) now give Milwaukee four prospects this preseason.
