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Opening Day 2026: Six rookies seize the spotlight in MLB debuts
sports15 days ago

Opening Day 2026: Six rookies seize the spotlight in MLB debuts

Opening Day 2026 spotlighted six rookies who made immediate impact: Mets' Carson Benge recorded his first MLB hit and home run in the sixth after an eight-pitch walk; Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt homered and later drove in a run on a bases-loaded sac fly; White Sox's Munetaka Murakami slugged his first MLB homer in his debut; Phillies' Justin Crawford collected two hits in his first big-league game; Tigers' Kevin McGonigle posted four hits, becoming the fourth-youngest player since 1900 to debut with four hits; Guardians' Chase DeLauter doubled his impact with a first-inning homer for his first hit and added another later in the game. These performances highlighted a deep, promising influx of rookies across several teams on a memorable Opening Day.

via AOL.com|
#carson-benge#jj-wetherholt#mlb
Mets Elevate Prospect Carson Benge to Opening Day Right Field
sports19 days ago

Mets Elevate Prospect Carson Benge to Opening Day Right Field

Carson Benge, the Mets’ 2024 19th overall pick, is set to break camp with New York and start Opening Day in right field after the club opened a 40-man spot. A standout Grapefruit League performance helped his case, and his strong defense and speed bolster his upside despite a Triple-A slump last year. With Mike Tauchman injured and MJ Melendez optioned, Benge appears to have the job, and carrying him on the roster could trigger the Prospect Promotion Incentive if he stays in the majors long enough; the Mets still have depth options like Tauchman, Melendez, Young, Morabito, and Bruján as backups.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#carson-benge#new-york-mets#opening-day
Mets Bet on Peralta’s acclimation as Benge eyes a spring path
sports2 months ago

Mets Bet on Peralta’s acclimation as Benge eyes a spring path

Freddy Peralta has joined the Mets with extension talks likely taking a back seat while he acclimates, and the club remains hopeful but private on a future deal; Carson Benge is still in the mix for a spring roster spot at left field amid ongoing roster reshuffling, while Kodai Senga is expected to be in the rotation. If healthy, the Mets could run a six-man rotation (Peralta, Senga, Manaea, Peterson, Holmes, McLean) and lean on defensive depth with Soto in right, Robert in center, and Taylor in left as Benge develops.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#carson-benge#freddy-peralta#kodai-senga