Top Mets pitching prospects Jack Wenninger, Jonathan Santucci shine in Spring Breakout vs. Rays
Pitchers Jack Wenninger and Jonathan Santucci headline the New York Mets' top prospects from Thursday's Spring Breakout game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Mets prospects flashed their potential in Thursday's Spring Breakout game on SNY against the Tampa Bay Rays. While the Mets won their Grapefruit League matchup against the Houston Astros, 6-2 , New York's rising stars faced Tampa Bay's youngsters at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
, but fell, 2-0. Takeaways Jack Wenninger showed why he is the No. 8 overall prospect -- and top pitcher behind Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong -- in Joe DeMayo 's top 30 for the 2026 season .
The 24-year-old right-hander threw 42 strikes on 65 pitches, including 12 swings and misses , while touching 97. 1 mph on his fastball. Wenninger fanned six, walked one and allowed one run on two hits in 3.
2 IP. He showcased his full arsenal, hitting 95 mph into the fourth inning while mixing in a nasty changeup and devastating sweeper . From striking out the side in the first inning to retiring five straight through the third and fourth, Wenninger's outing should keep the Mets excited .