Mets' Benge Takes Tauchman's Spot

0:00On March 22nd, Mike Talkman joined the Mets on a minor league deal in mid-February after a strong 2025 season with the White Sox. He impressed in great fruit league spring training, batting 241 over 371 over 448 with one home run. That performance had him lined up for a roster spot to open the season, but now Talkman is sidelined by injury, clearing the way for a change in the outfield plans. Not prospect Carson Benj, a 23 year old standout, steps into the starting right field role. He likely would have made the team anyway based on his play. Benjay shone in the upper minors last year and has been even better this spring, hitting 368 over 442 over 447 in. Exhibition games. Fans can look forward to watching this young talent make his mark as the Mets kick off their season. That wraps New York Mets news. Today brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with the story.