Mets Prospect Notes: Ronny Mauricio plays field for first time, Carson Benge heating up in Brooklyn

Here’s the latest on some of the Mets‘ young talent down in the minor leagues…

Mauricio plays field for first time since 2023

Ronny Mauricio made his second start during his rehab assignment on Tuesday night — but it was his first official action in the field. 

The young infielder served as the designated hitter for St. Lucie on Sunday afternoon, and he played five innings at shortstop during Tuesday’s loss. 

Of course, he was tested right away — as the first batter in the bottom of the first grounded out to him. 

Maurcio had a couple of other opportunities come his way which he handled cleanly — and he went hitless across three at-bats before being replaced in the field in the bottom of the sixth. 

He still has a ways to go before potentially becoming an option for the Mets at the big-league level, but it’s nice to see him finally taking big steps in the right direction.

Benge’s on a heater

Last year’s first-round pick Carson Benge is absolutely locked in right now. 

The left-handed hitting outfielder has been raking for the Brooklyn Cyclones — picking up a career-high four hits during Tuesday’s victory at Maimonides Park to give him his third consecutive multi-hit showing. 

After striking out during his first plate appearance he reached in each of his next four — leading off the third and the fifth with a single, before driving doubles to both left and right-center in the sixth and eight.

Benge is now batting an even .500 during his five-game hitting streak.

He also picked up his first home runs with the organization last week — going the other way for a grand slam against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. 

The 22-year-old has certainly looked the part of a top prospect thus far — hitting .292 with five doubles, a homer, eight RBI, and a .403 OBP through 17 games.

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