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Mets' Rising Stars Shine in Outfield Debut
Prospects Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing impress in exhibition win over Yankees
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Mets' top outfield prospects, Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing, made a dynamic debut in the team's exhibition game against the Yankees on Sunday. Benge and Ewing combined for strong offensive and defensive performances, helping the Mets to a decisive 10-4 win. Manager Carlos Mendoza praised the duo's ability to impact the game in multiple ways, from their plate approaches to their baserunning and defense.
Why it matters
The Mets have high hopes for Benge and Ewing, who are seen as key pieces of the team's future outfield. Their impressive debut showcases the team's depth of young talent and the potential for an exciting new outfield pairing to emerge.
The details
Benge, competing for the starting right field job, went 2-for-3 at the plate, while Ewing, one of the organization's top prospects, delivered a two-run single against Yankees lefty Ryan Weathers. Manager Mendoza was pleased with their "two-strike approaches" and ability to "make things happen" on the bases and in the field.
- The game against the Yankees took place on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
- It was the second appearance of the Benge-Ewing outfield duo in just three days.
The players
Carson Benge
A leading contender for the Mets' starting right field job, Benge impressed in the exhibition game by going 2-for-3 at the plate.
A.J. Ewing
One of the Mets' top prospects, Ewing delivered a two-run single against Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers and is expected to be a key part of the team's future outfield.
Carlos Mendoza
The Mets' manager, who praised the performance of Benge and Ewing, noting their ability to impact the game in multiple ways.
Ryan Weathers
The Yankees pitcher who faced off against Benge and Ewing in the exhibition game.
Luis Robert Jr.
The Mets outfielder who is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Thursday.
What they’re saying
“They have the ability to impact the game in so many different ways. It wasn't an easy matchup there with left-on-left with Weathers and the way he was throwing the ball. A couple of two-strike approaches when they put the ball in play and just make things happen. The way they run the bases, the way they play defense, it's just good baseball from them so far.”
— Carlos Mendoza, Manager (Newsfinale Journal)
“I felt like I was on time with everything. I saw him well, he had really good stuff, but I felt like I stuck to my plan and did my job.”
— Carson Benge (Newsfinale Journal)
What’s next
Luis Robert Jr. is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut for the Mets on Thursday.
The takeaway
The impressive debut of Mets prospects Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing showcases the team's depth of young talent and the potential for an exciting new outfield pairing to emerge. Their ability to impact the game in multiple ways has Mets officials captivated by the prospect of the duo leading the team's future outfield.
