Carson Benge

The Mets selected the contract of OF Carson Benge from Triple-A Syracuse.

Fantasy Impact

Benge officially earns a spot on the Mets Opening Day roster. He'll look to continue a strong performance in the spring into the regular season as he prepares for his MLB debut.

Carson Benge has made the Mets' Opening Day roster and is expected to start in right field.

Fantasy Impact

Benge, the Mets' No. 2 prospect per MLB.com, has had a terrific spring, posting an .874 OPS across 46 plate appearances. The first-round pick from 2024 hit .281 with 15 homers and 22 steals over 116 games between three different minor-league levels last year. He will likely start off near the bottom of the Mets' batting order, but he could move up quick if he hits the ground running.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Tuesday that Carson Benge will have an opportunity to make the team’s Opening Day roster during spring training, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports. Benge advanced quickly through the Mets’ system in 2025, beginning the year at High-A Brooklyn and finishing at Triple-A Syracuse. Across three affiliates, the 22-year-old hit .282/.389/.467 with 14 home runs, 69 RBI, 85 runs, and 24 stolen bases. He struggled after his promotion to Syracuse, managing a .583 OPS over 103 plate appearances.

Fantasy Impact

Benge’s fast rise through the minors has put him on the radar for a potential big-league debut in 2026. However, his late-season struggles at Triple-A suggest the Mets could keep him in the minors if he doesn’t perform well in camp.