"Benge was the club's first-round pick, taken 19th overall, in the 2024 draft. In 2025, he hit his way through High-A and Double-A. In 416 plate appearances across those two levels, he drew a walk in 14.2% of them while only striking out at a 17.5% clip. He produced a .308/.413/.513 line and 174 wRC+. He got bumped up to Triple-A in mid-August. He slashed just .178/.272/.311 at that level but in a tiny sample of 103 plate appearances with a .188 batting average on balls in play."
"Center field was a big hole in 2025. spent most of the season on the injured list. He was outrighted off the roster in September and later became a free agent. Tyrone Taylor's performance was lacking. The club tried to address the situation by acquiring Cedric Mullins at the deadline but he struggled to the end of the season and then became a free agent."
The Mets have interest in free agent Cody Bellinger as a potential center-field upgrade. Center field lacked production in 2025 due to injuries and underperformance from current options. The team acquired Cedric Mullins at the deadline, but he struggled late and became a free agent. Tyrone Taylor underperformed and another outfielder was outrighted and later reached free agency. Prospect Carson Benge, the Mets' 2024 first-round pick, advanced from High-A to Triple-A with strong walk and overall numbers in lower levels. The Mets plan to give Benge a chance in camp, but he remains inexperienced and not Rule 5 eligible yet.
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