Mets Prospect Wyatt Young Hits Grand Slam in Double-A

Young's career-high six-RBI day powers Binghamton to victory

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:35pm

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Mets minor league second baseman Wyatt Young hit his first professional grand slam as part of a career-high six-RBI performance for the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Young's big day at the plate helped lead his team to victory.

Why it matters

Young is one of the Mets' top infield prospects, and his power display in the minors is an encouraging sign for the organization as they look to bolster their major league lineup in the coming years.

The details

In the game against the Akron RubberDucks, Young came to the plate with the bases loaded in the 5th inning and launched a grand slam over the left field wall. The 23-year-old second baseman finished the day 2-for-4 with 6 RBIs, a new career-high for the young prospect.

  • The game took place on April 8, 2026.

The players

Wyatt Young

A 23-year-old second baseman in the New York Mets minor league system, currently playing for the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies.

Binghamton Rumble Ponies

The Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets, based in Binghamton, New York.

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What they’re saying

“Wyatt has really been working hard on his power stroke, and it's great to see that paying off in a big way today.”

— Luis Rojas, Binghamton Rumble Ponies Manager

What’s next

Young will look to continue his strong start to the season as he aims to earn a promotion to the Mets' Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse.

The takeaway

Wyatt Young's grand slam showcases the power potential that has the Mets excited about his future, as the young second baseman takes another step forward in his development as a top prospect in the organization.