Fantasy Baseball Today Mets Promote Jonah Tong & Kyle Bradish Dominates! (8/27 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
Aug 27, 2025
The Mets are making headlines by promoting prospect Jonah Tong, who boasts an impressive minor league record. Kyle Bradish shines with a standout season debut, while Parker Messick impresses after returning from surgery. The podcast dives into injury updates, notably Nathan Eovaldi's season-ending shoulder issue, and discusses promising waiver wire options. Additionally, the hosts explore the latest performances of emerging talents and how to navigate the unpredictable landscape of fantasy baseball as the season advances.
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Jonah Tong Is A High-Upside Callup
- Jonah Tong dominated the minors with elite K-rate and improved secondary stuff, making him a top rest-of-season pickup.
- Scott ranks Tong ahead of most recent rookie pitchers and already moved him into his top-50 SPs.
Drop Low-Utility Pitchers For Rookie Upside
- Try to roster rookie breakout arms (Tong, Waldrop, McLean, Chandler) over expendable veterans like Yusei Kikuchi or Clay Holmes.
- Drop pitchers who offer less utility or innings for these high-upside rookies immediately if available.
Bradish Looks Like Pre‑Surgery Form
- Kyle Bradish returned from Tommy John with a 10-K, six-inning outing, reminding listeners of his pre-surgery ace-level form.
- Scott elevated Braddish into his top-40 SPs given past performance and promising rehab velocity/whiffs.