Mets Rookie Benge Set for Opening Day

0:00On March 23rd, the New York Mets have boosted their roster with rookie outfielder Carson Benj for opening day in the 2026 season. This 23-year-old has earned a major league spot after strong spring training showings, even as the team added veterans like Luis Robert, Jr. Earlier this week, reports confirmed the Mets selected Benj to the active roster. In 41 spring ad bats, he batted 0.366 with in 0.874 on-base plus lugging, proving his knack for consistent hits. Last season in the minors, Benj climbed quickly from high A to triple A over 24 games there, finishing with a 0.281 average, and 0.857 OPS. That success carried over, silencing any doubts about his readiness. Now slotted as the starting right fielder, Benj joined Juan Soto and Luis Robert Jr. in what shapes up as a dynamic, Mets outfield full of speed and power potential. With Benj still developing at such a young age, the Mets gained fresh energy up front, setting the stage for an exciting start to the year.

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