Benge’s Rookie Struggles and Mets’ Outfield Crisis | New York Mets News

Carson Benge, the Mets’ 23-year-old rookie outfielder, is off to a slow start with a .175 batting average, .235 on-base percentage, and .263 slugging — but don’t panic yet: it’s only month one of his big league debut. While his stats are underwhelming, context matters — few rookies explode immediately. Still, with Juan Soto sidelined and the outfield struggling, the Mets face a tough reality check. Relying on unproven young talent while losing key contributors? That’s risky business — and the team’s strategy may need serious reevaluation as the season unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b14f1823c4b7359