Mets' Benge & Cardinals' Wetherholt: Rookies Ready to Shine

0:00On March 24th, the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals are kicking off the season with exciting young talent on their opening day rosters. For the Mets, 23-year-old Carson Benj, their top position player prospect, and 2024 first round pick at number 19. Overall, from Oklahoma State, we'll start in right field. Meanwhile, the Cardinals have called up shortstop J.J. Weatherholt, also 23, and their number one overall pick at number 7 from West. Virginia, Benjer rocketed through the miners last year from high-aided AAA and impressed in spring training with a 366 average over 41s at Bats. He's a left-handed hitter expected to bat eighth. Over in St. Louis, Weatherholt split time between AA and AAA, hitting 306 with 17 home runs and 23 stolen bases. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza praised Benjey's strong camp, saying the team is thrilled to see him play. Minnesota shifted from right to left field to fit Benjey's better throwing arm there.

1:02An injury to outfielder Mike Tachman sealed the spot for him. For the Cardinals, a trade-sending all-star Brendan Donovan to Seattle opened second base, where Weatherholt will pair with standout shortstop Mason, win. Weatherholt's spring was solid with two homers and 33 at Bats, and he'll lead off or hit second to start the year. Both players rank among baseball's top 20 prospects, bringing speed, power, and defense right away. Fans can expect these rookies to make an immediate impact as the season unfolds with fresh faces in key spots. That wraps New York Mets News today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.