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OFFICIAL: Carson Benge Named the Mets Starting RF! | Why the Freddy Peralta Extension is Coming Soon
Carson Benge secures the New York Mets’ starting right fielder spot after a stellar spring, bringing elite defense and relentless at-bats to a revamped outfield. Could Benge’s rookie campaign deliver enough impact to earn Rookie of the Year and land the Mets a coveted draft pick?
Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Benge’s rise, what fans can expect from his role, and how his presence, alongside Juan Soto and Luis Robert, upgrades the Mets’ defensive ceiling.
The conversation shifts to the curious case of Freddy Peralta’s unannounced extension—are the Mets maneuvering around luxury tax rules with a…
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