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Carson Benge Clears Initial X-Rays After Crashing Into Wall on Highlight Catch

Negative X-rays ease short-term concern with the Mets monitoring his left wrist for any stiffness that would prompt further imaging or missed games.

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Overview

  • Benge slid into the left-field wall to make a backhanded, run-saving catch and was removed with left wrist soreness during Friday’s game at PNC Park.
  • Interim manager Andy Green confirmed the team obtained X-rays that came back negative and said the wrist is currently stiff but not showing obvious structural damage.
  • Despite exiting, Benge finished the game 2-for-2 with two RBIs and a stolen base, extending a hot stretch that has lifted his season numbers.
  • The Mets will monitor him day-to-day and may order advanced imaging if soreness persists; the club held him out of the Saturday lineup and made a short-term roster move to cover availability.
  • Benge’s strong rookie breakout, recent Heart and Hustle award and stats that put him among top NL rookies mean any time missed could affect the Mets’ lineup and his Rookie of the Year momentum.