David Stearns won’t commit to Carson Benge on Mets’ Opening Day roster — as red-hot spring continues

David Stearns won’t commit to Carson Benge on Mets’ Opening Day roster — as red-hot spring continues

Carson Benge is excelling in his first major league camp with the Mets.

What will the Mets catching depth look like a few weeks from now?

What’s Up with the Mets? 🌴The Mets trounced the Marlins in Port St. Lucie on Monday night by the score of 9-0 (Box)LHP Zach Thornton—the Mets 15th ranked prospect—started and pitched well, firing three scoreless innings while striking out three and allowing just three baserunners. Carson Benge had two hits including a triple, and drove in three runsCraig Kimbrel and Devin Williams each threw scoreless innings in reliefRonny Mauricio started at …

Competition is bringing the best out of Mets' right field options

CRYSTAL VANDER WEIT/TCPALM / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesCRYSTAL VANDER WEIT/TCPALM / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The New York Mets finally stopped dancing around the center field issue when they went out and traded for Luis Robert Jr. this winter. Shipping away Luisangel Acuña wasn’t cheap, but it sent a clear message that the front office is tired of “serviceable” options. With Robert locked into center and Juan Soto sliding over …

Right Field Competition Heating Up for Mets

The Mets have a competition for right field this spring with Juan Soto moving to left field. Carson Benge, Mike Tauchman, MJ Melendez and Cristian Pache are all competing for roster spots. Brett Baty and Tyrone Taylor have spots likely secured on the major league roster, but could be factors in right field. At this point in spring, the position is still very much […]