Mets' No. 2 Prospect Has Chance To Earn Roster Spot This Spring
Summary
The New York Mets' second top prospect, Carson Benge, has a chance to earn a spot as the starting left fielder during spring training. The Mets have made several roster changes but left the left field position open for competition.Key Facts
- Carson Benge is the New York Mets' second top prospect.
- The Mets have made trades and signings this offseason, including Marcus Semien, Freddy Peralta, Luis Robert Jr., Bo Bichette, and Devin Williams.
- The starting left field position is currently open for competition.
- Mets' president of baseball operations, David Stearns, wants Benge to have a real chance at making the team.
- Benge showed promise in the lower minor leagues but struggled at the Triple-A level.
- Last season, Benge hit 15 home runs and had 73 runs batted in during minor league games.
- Despite his struggles in higher-level games, the Mets still see potential in Benge.
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