Mets prospect Carson Benge, who hit .366 in spring training, will be on the Opening Day roster as the starting right fielder, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
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Benge, a first-round pick in 2024, reported to spring training with a real shot to make the roster after impressing the organization in his first full professional season in 2025, batting .281 with 15 home runs, 22 steals and an .857 OPS in 116 games across three levels. The left-handed hitter then shined in Grapefruit League play with a .366 batting average and an .874 OPS in 46 plate appearances.Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns sang Benge's praises all offseason, indicating that he would have the opportunity to make the team out of spring training. The Mets, however, weren't sure where Benge, 23, would fit with two starting outfield spots open during the winter after trading left fielderfrom right field to left field, creating an opportunity for Benge, who has played all three outfield spots in the minors, in right field., but Benge appeared to have the inside track. That was solidified when Melendez was optioned to Triple-A last week and Tauchman
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