Mets' Top Prospect Looks To Earn Roster Spot This Spring

Carson Benge, the Mets' No. 2 prospect, will get a chance to win the starting left field job during spring training.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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One of the New York Mets' top prospects, Carson Benge, will come into spring training with a chance to earn a starting spot on the major league roster next season. Despite struggling in Triple-A last year, the Mets are giving the 23-year-old outfielder an opportunity to compete for the open left field position.

Why it matters

The Mets made several big offseason moves to bolster their roster, but left field remains an open competition. Benge, the team's 2024 first-round pick, is seen as a top option to fill that role if he can impress during spring training.

The details

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has made it clear that Benge, the organization's No. 2 prospect, will get a real chance to make the major league roster this spring. While Benge struggled in his 24 games at Triple-A last season, he dominated at the High-A and Double-A levels, hitting 15 home runs and driving in 73 runs.

  • Benge was the Mets' 2024 first-round draft pick.
  • Benge struggled in 24 games at Triple-A in 2025, batting .178/.272/.311.

The players

Carson Benge

The Mets' 2024 first-round draft pick and the organization's No. 2 prospect, who will get a chance to win the starting left field job during spring training.

David Stearns

The Mets' president of baseball operations, who has made it clear that Benge will get a real opportunity to make the major league roster this spring.

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What they’re saying

“From the jump this offseason, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns made it known that he intended to give Benge, the organization's No. 2 prospect, a clear shot at making the team.”

— Anthony DiComo, MLB.com reporter (MLB.com)

What’s next

Benge will have the opportunity to win the starting left field job during the Mets' spring training camp.

The takeaway

The Mets are giving one of their top prospects, Carson Benge, a real chance to earn a spot on the major league roster this spring, despite his struggles at the Triple-A level last season. This shows the team's belief in Benge's talent and potential, and could lead to an exciting competition for the open left field position.