Carson Benge: Mets' Rising Star

0:00On March 24, a 23-year-old outfield prospect named Carson Benj has locked down a starting spot on the New York Met's opening day roster for the 2026 season. Metz manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed the news after Benj and pressed big time during spring training. Coming off a rough patch in Tribal A last year, Benjay quickly turned heads and earned his place in the majors. This spring, Benjay ranked as the Metz No. 2 prospect and the 5th best outfield prospect overall, according to MLB.com. He posted eye-popping numbers over 41 at-bats, including five run scored and five driven in, plus a home run against an international team. Those stats don't even count some extra games he played. Fans in the team are buzzing about his rapid rise, especially with injuries and roster moves clearing the path in right field. His main competition suffered a meniscus tear and another outfielder got sent down to Tribal A. Still, Benjay proved himself from day one of camp.

1:00Looking back, Benjay has solid minor league numbers across 131 games, hitting around 280 with 17 home runs and 25 stolen bases. That full pro season in 2025 built on a strong draft pedigree. The Metz kick off the year on Thursday, March 26 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, putting Benjay right in the spotlight against the top pitcher, from the jump. Keep an eye on this kid. He could be a game changer early on. New York Metz news. Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the field and beyond.