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Are the Mets STUCK Waiting for Carson Benge to SOLVE CF? | Finding Stopgap Center Fielders for 2026
The Mets face a critical decision in center field for 2026. With limited external options, top prospect Carson Benge emerges as a potential solution. Host Ryan Finkelstein analyzes trade targets like Luis Robert and free agents like Cody Bellinger, but ultimately sees Benge as the best fit. The 22-year-old impressed in Double-A and could compete for the starting job in spring training. Finkelstein explores internal alternatives like Tyrone Taylor and Jett Williams, while considering how moves at other positions could impact the center field situation. Get the full breakdown of the Mets'…
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