Carson Benge's MLB Debut: Mets Face Skenes

0:00It's March 23rd. You're listening to New York Met's News Today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Cory with the story. The New York Met's have a new face in the outfield for opening day. Top prospect Carson Benj earned a spot on the roster and will start in right field right out of the gate. His major lead debut comes Thursday at Cityfield against the Pittsburgh Pirates and their ace, Paul Schienes, the reigning national league Saiyung, winner. The team made the announcement on Monday as they wrapped up spring training in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Benj has been turning heads with his skills, and now he's getting the chance to prove it at the big league level from day one. For Ben, it's all about the hard work paying off. He talked about the countless hours he put in, along with the sacrifices from his family and friends. This has been his dream since he was a kid, and making the roster bring pure joy. He's approaching his first game with a level head. Benj wants to soak it all in but stay calm, and just play his natural game against the tough matchup.

1:00With young talent like Benj stepping up, the Met's look ready to mix experience with fresh energy as the season kicks off.