Carson Benge Makes Mets Opening Day Roster
New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge has officially made the team's Opening Day roster, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. It was pretty much a done deal once it was announced over the weekend that Mike Tauchman needed knee surgery. The 23-year-old could split playing time against left-handers to Tyrone Taylor in right field, but he figures to be on the strong side of a platoon to begin the 2026 campaign. Benge just looked like he belonged in spring training, hitting .366/.435/.439 with nine strikeouts and four walks in 46 Grapefruit League plate appearances. His fantasy ADP continues to rise now that it's official he'll be in the big leagues to begin the year. The former 19th overall pick and two-way player finished in a rough patch at Triple-A Syracuse last year, but overall he slashed .281/.358/.472 with 15 home runs and 22 stolen bases in 116 games over three minor-league stops in 2025.It's not often a young player is named a starter on Opening Day as he makes his MLB debut.
Source: New York Post - Mike Puma
Source: New York Post - Mike Puma
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