Mets Prospect Carson Benge Shines in Spring Training Win Over Yankees

In a standout performance during a 10-4 spring training victory against the Yankees, Mets prospect Carson Benge showcased his potential and left a lasting impression on manager Carlos Mendoza. Ranked No. 2 among the Mets’ top 30 prospects for the 2026 season by Joe DeMayo, Benge’s contributions on the field were pivotal in this matchup at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Mendoza expressed excitement about Benge and other young players, noting their ability to influence the game in various aspects. “It’s exciting,” he remarked. “I’ve been saying it for a few days now that their ability to impact the game in so many different ways. There wasn’t an easy matchup there, left on left, with Ryan Weathers with the way he was throwing the ball. A couple two-strike-approach hits there where they’re putting the ball in play and just make things happen. The way they run the bases, how they play defense. It’s just good baseball from them so far.”

Benge, starting in center field and batting sixth, finished the day with two singles. His first hit, a second-inning knock, drove in Francisco Alvarez and helped the Mets take a 2-1 lead. Reflecting on his approach, Benge stated, “For me, I don’t really care — if you throw it in the zone, I’m going to try to hit it, try my best to hit it. So, it doesn’t really matter who’s throwing — I just look at it that way.”

As the spring unfolds, the 23-year-old is making a name for himself with a .350 batting average, three runs, an RBI, and a stolen base over seven games. Benge is also keen on learning from the veterans around him. “Definitely — all of ’em, I’d say,” he noted. “Everyone — Tyrone Taylor, Juan Soto, all the outfielders, even Marcus Semien a lot — but I’d say all those guys have been really kind to me.”

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.