Rookie Carson Benge Earns Mets Opening Day Spot

0:00On March 23rd, rookie outfielder Carson Benj has earned a spot on the New York Met's opening day roster. The 23-year-old impressed enough to beat out veterans for the job. This marks the first time a Metz rookie has claimed a starting position player role since Peter Lonzo back in 2019. Benjay put up strong numbers in spring training, hitting 366 with a 435 on-base percentage. He's the team's top position player prospect after limited time in Trouble A last year. Across minor league stops in 2025, he posted an 857 on-base plus slugging mark with 15 home runs in 22. Stolen bases in 519 played appearances. Pressure runs high for young players in New York's big media spotlight. Still, Benjay will likely hit near the bottom of the order on a revamped Metz squad coming off a tough 2025 season. The focus stays on getting back to the playoffs amid plenty of new faces. An injury to outfielder Mike Taushman, who tore his knee, helped clear the path.

1:02Reports indicate Benjay was on track to make the team regardless of that setback. With Benjay in the mix, the Metz head into the season blending youth with experience, all eyes on a deeper playoff push. That wraps New York Metz news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.