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The New York Mets have informed rookie outfielder Carson Benge that he will be on their Opening Day roster, according to multiple reports March 23.
Mike Puma of the New York Post was first to relay the news from manager Carlos Mendoza on his X account.
Benge, 23, was the Mets’ first-round draft pick (19th overall) in 2024. He slashed .366/.435/.874 in 14 spring training games.
Now, the consensus Top-20 prospect in MLB will join a star-studded outfield that includes Juan Soto and Luis Robert Jr. on Opening Day.
More to come on this story.
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Mike Puma of the New York Post was first to relay the news from manager Carlos Mendoza on his X account.
Benge, 23, was the Mets’ first-round draft pick (19th overall) in 2024. He slashed .366/.435/.874 in 14 spring training games.
Now, the consensus Top-20 prospect in MLB will join a star-studded outfield that includes Juan Soto and Luis Robert Jr. on Opening Day.
More to come on this story.
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MARCH MADNESS: Updated 2026 March Madness bracket, Sweet 16 set for NCAA Tournament
NFL: 3 NFL Draft prospects whose stock is in question
MLB: Dodgers cut World Series champion three days before Opening Day
NBA: Kevin Durant has low-key response to passing Michael Jordan on NBA scoring list
ENTERTAINMENT: Fans react to Chappel Roan, Jorginho daughter controversy
VIRAL: Flau’jae Johnson, Kim Mulkey share emotional moment after final LSU home game
Continue reading...
