Carson Benge Starts for Mets, Fantasy Impact

0:00It's March 26th. This is New York Met's News Today, your AI-powered team coverage. The New York Met's kickoff their 2026 season today, March 26th, with a big surprise in the outfield. Their top prospect, Carson Bench, the number 16 ranked player in all of Major League Baseball gets the starting nod in right field. This 23-year-old stands six feet one-inch tall and weighs 184 pounds, bringing athleticism and versatility to the first utility to the buy lineup. Bengue impressed during spring training with 46 played appearances, posting a 366 batting average 435 on base. Percentage, 439 slugging, and an 847 OPS. Last year in the minors, across 126 games from A-plus to Triple-A, he hit 281 overall with 15 home runs and 22 stolen bases, though he struggled a bit at 178 in his 24 Triple-A games.

1:01Fantasy players are taking notice, but Bengue goes undrafted in most leagues at an average draft position of 297. He's a deep dynasty stash, especially batting 7th, where his speed could shine as he aims to lock down the full-time right field role. An injury to Mike Talkman opened the door for Bengue's spot, with backups Tyrone Taylor and Jared Young unlikely to challenge him anytime soon. Other Metz Outfield prospects like AJ Ewing and Nick Morebito aren't ready to push him out. Expect Bengue to hold steady, unless he really struggles, giving Metz fans and fantasy managers plenty to watch early this season.