Morning Briefing: Benge Set for MLB Debut
Good morning, Mets fans!
Carlos Mendoza announced yesterday that No. 2-ranked Mets prospect Carson Benge will make his major league debut on Opening Day. The lefty will be playing right field, facing Pirates ace Paul Skenes.
The decision for Benge to be on the roster comes after he slashed .366/.435/.439 across 41 at-bats in spring training. With the injury to Mike Tauchman, Benge should see regular playing time in 2026.
Carson Benge
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On This Date in Mets History
1967: The Houston Astros traded infielder Sandy Alomar Sr. to the New York Mets for outfielder Derrell Griffith.
2002: The Mets acquire 22-year-old Jason Bay, who was posting a nice .859 OPS for Binghamton at the time, for middle reliever Steve Reed. The rest is history.
Born on This Date: Jesús Alou (1942), Garry Templeton (1956), José Valverde (1978).
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