Carson Benge Shines in Mets Camp, Challenges Teammates

0:00New York Met's story's making news on March 17th. Carson Benj is turning heads in Met Spring training as the last outfield prospect still in Big League camp. The 24-year-old, their number two prospect overall, has a real shot at making the opening day roster. He's batting 406 over more than 25 played appearances, ranking high among all players. He's also showing patience at the plate, seeing over 4.2 pitches per ad bat, and spraying hits all over the field. Benjay crushes the ball hard, like his 107.6 mile per hour single this week, and scouts love his standout defense and rocket arm in. The outfield. Met's coaches praise his smart approach, saying he manipulates the bat well against all kinds of pitches. Manager Carlos Mendoza notes, Benjay has handled ups and downs professionally, just playing his game. Still, it's not all up to his stats. Fellow outfielder Mike Talkman is also performing well, and faces an opt-out deadline next week, so the Met's might need to add him soon or lose depth.

1:02With Francisco Lindor looking healthy for shortstop duty every day, the team has flexibility. Officials say they'll decide close to opening day, and Benjay is staying relaxed, even challenging teammates to chess while he waits. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Lay back. Press play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com. Made in AI.