Mets Prospect Jacob Reimer Impresses at Spring Training

22-year-old third baseman with power and arm strength is one of several young players turning heads in Mets camp

Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:20am

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Jacob Reimer, a 22-year-old third base prospect in the Mets organization, is impressing team officials during his first major league spring training camp. Reimer, who has big power and a strong arm, is one of several young players in Mets camp this year who are opening eyes, including outfield candidates Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing.

Why it matters

The Mets are looking to build for the future, and the strong performances of young players like Reimer, Benge, and Ewing in spring training are an encouraging sign for the team's long-term outlook. Reimer, in particular, is seen as a potential future contributor at third base for the Mets.

The details

Reimer, a 22-year-old third base prospect, has been soaking up knowledge from the Mets' coaching staff and veteran players during his first major league spring training camp. He says he's learned more in the past few weeks than he has in his whole life, and he's eager to pick the brains of the more experienced players on things like approach at the plate and defensive strategy.

  • Reimer is participating in his first major league spring training camp in 2026.

The players

Jacob Reimer

A 22-year-old third base prospect in the Mets organization who is impressing team officials with his power and arm strength during spring training.

Carson Benge

A Mets outfield prospect who is a candidate to win the starting right field job.

A.J. Ewing

A Mets outfield prospect who has displayed the athleticism that makes him an intriguing center field candidate for the future, even though he's unlikely to make the Opening Day roster.

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What they’re saying

“I have learned more in these few weeks than I have in my whole life. I feel like I say that every spring, with such a good coaching staff and now getting to talk to players approach-wise, what they think defensively, I want to pick all their brains.”

— Jacob Reimer, Mets third base prospect

The takeaway

The strong performances of young Mets prospects like Jacob Reimer, Carson Benge, and A.J. Ewing in spring training are an encouraging sign for the team's future, as they look to build a competitive roster for years to come.