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Carson Benge Emerges as Mets Breakout Rookie but Leaves Game With Wrist Soreness

His recent surge and team Heart and Hustle honor have raised expectations as the Mets await imaging to determine his short-term availability.

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Overview

  • Benge has turned a slow start into a sustained hot streak, producing a .294 average, six homers, 18 RBIs and a .809 OPS over his last 40 games according to recent reporting.
  • He delivered a key RBI triple in the sweep-clinching win in Cleveland and finished that series with multiple extra-base hits that underscored his recent consistency at the plate.
  • Manager Andy Green and coaches credit a simpler, shorter swing and better timing for Benge’s improvement against fastballs and his more disciplined at-bats.
  • Benge was removed after crashing into the outfield wall while making a diving catch and the Mets announced he has left wrist soreness, with X-rays and further imaging pending to assess his availability.
  • The club named Benge its 2026 Heart and Hustle Award winner in recognition of his grit and versatility, and the team views him as a promising building-block piece despite an otherwise inconsistent season.