Carson Benge appears to be moving up the ladder. The Mets' 2024 first-round pick has been promoted from High-A Brooklyn to Double-A Binghamton, MLB Pipeline reports, after a fantastic campaign for the Cyclones.
In 60 games, Benge slashed .302/.417/.480 with four home runs, five triples, 18 doubles and 37 RBI. He added 15 steals with just two caught stealing and had a .897 OPS.
MLB's No. 83 prospect and the Mets' No. 5 prospect, according to SNY contributor Joe DeMayo's prospect list, Benge ended his time in Brooklyn with at least one hit in six of his last seven games and will look to continue that production with the Rumble Ponies for the duration of their season.
Selected No. 19 overall out of Oklahoma State in 2024, the outfielder has done nothing but impress since joining the Mets' farm system. In 15 games with Low-A St. Lucie after getting drafted, the 22-year-old hit .273 with an .856 OPS — numbers good enough for him to start this season at High-A Brooklyn.
A two-way player in college, the lefty-swinging Benge focused solely on hitting as a pro and has already become one of the best position prospects in the game. If he keeps up his trajectory, the Mets could potentially see Benge in the majors either in 2026 or 2027.
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