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Carson Benge News / Mets Merized Online / March 24

Carson Benge Joins Rare Mets Opening Day Debut List

Assuming he is starting in right field opening day, Carson Benge will be the first Mets player since Pete Alonso in 2019 to make his major league debut in Opening Day starting lineup.

Luke Weaver News / Amazin' Avenue / March 24

Luke Weaver has the potential to create a dominant back end of the bullpen

Outside of Edwin Díaz, the Mets’ bullpen proved to be volatile last year. While a number of factors contributed to that reality, one of David Stearns’ goals this offseason was to strengthen the relief corps.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 24

Mets Top 50 Prospects for 2026: 15-11 Features Speedy Outfielders

In our last Top 50 prospect article, key bullpen arms such as Ryan Lambert and Zach Thornton filled the 20-16 range. In this article, MMO has highlighted exciting outfielders and a key starter who could move up the Mets’ farm system quickly to impact the roster in the next couple of seasons.

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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 24

Amazin’ Avenue’s 2026 Bold Predictions

During the offseason, David Stearns announced that Carson Benge would be given a chance to compete for a spot on the major league roster during spring training.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 24

The Final Bullpen Spot: Who Gets It?

The Mets have (knock on wood) made it to this point in camp with nearly every pitcher projected for the Opening Day roster healthy. The Mets seem inclined

New York Mets News / Stadium Rant / March 24

New York Mets 2026 Preview: A Complete Roster Built To Contend

Expectations are nothing new for the New York Mets, but heading into the 2026 season, they feel different. They feel more urgent, more attainable, and far more complete.

Carson Benge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Mets make final Carson Benge Opening Day decision

The New York Mets’ inability to prepare against injuries and regression in the starting pitching rotation thrust them into desperation mode late last season.

Carlos Mendoza News / New York Mets on SI / March 23

Insider Makes Bold Carlos Mendoza Prediction Before Mets Season

Carlos Mendoza was perhaps the most en vogue manager in baseball after the New York Mets' 2024 campaign. This marked his first full season running the Mets' roster, and he helped lead them on an unexpected run to the NLCS, where they were defeated by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 23

3 Up, 3 Down: Spring Training Recap

Editor’s Note: This article was written before the Mets officially announced Carson Benge made the Opening Day roster. We are back! Three up, three down returns for the 2026 New York Mets season.

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New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Mets Facing Tyrone Taylor Dilemma After Carson Benge Roster News

Coming off of a disappointing 2025 season that saw them miss the playoffs entirely, the New York Mets made several bold decisions this offseason and are approaching opening day with a new-look roster.

Freddy Peralta News / New York Mets on SI / March 23

Insider Drops 'Hint' About What Freddy Peralta Should Want in Mets Contract Extension

Perhaps the biggest off-field storyline for New York Mets fans to follow during the 2026 season is whether their team will sign star pitcher Freddy Peralta to a contract extension before he becomes a free agent at season's end.

Sean Manaea News / Empire Sports Media / March 23

Mets’ Sean Manaea regains some of his lost velocity in intrasquad game

A lot has been made about New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea and his diminished velocity. After averaging 92.2 mph with the pitch in his brilliant 2024 season, in which he posted a 3.47 ERA and struck out 184 hitters, he checked in at 91.7 last year, when he struggled to a 5.64 ERA amid oblique and elbow injuries.

Craig Kimbrel News / Empire Sports Media / March 23

Craig Kimbrel announces next steps after being left out of Opening Day roster

The New York Mets have been slowly making uncomfortable, but necessary roster decisions ahead of Opening Day on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Craig Kimbrel News / Total Pro Sports / March 23

New York Mets Snub Veteran Pitcher Ahead Of Opening Day

The New York Mets acquired Craig Kimbrel on a minor league deal with an invitation to their spring training camp at the start of the year. The Mets took a chance, hoping the 37-year-old right-hander could become a reliable piece in their bullpen.

Craig Kimbrel News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Craig Kimbrel Won’t Make Mets’ Roster

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told the media (including SNY TV) that veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel was told that he won’t be breaking camp with the team.

Carlos Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / March 22

Carlos Mendoza Shares Unfortunate Injury Update at Mets Spring Training

New York Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Sunday that outfielder Mike Tauchman has a torn meniscus that will require surgery, according to Max Goodman of NJ.com.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 22

Key Mets outfielder’s knee injury will require surgery

The New York Mets are now under a week away until they kick off their 2026 MLB regular season. The Mets have had a mixed bag of an offseason, and are currently wrapping up their spring training slate as they look to bounce back after missing the playoffs altogether in 2025.

Sean Manaea News / Total Pro Sports / March 22

'It Is Frustrating' – Sean Manaea Gives His Honest Opinion on New Role in Mets’ Opening Day Roster

Sean Manaea made a huge impact on the New York Mets upon his arrival to the team ahead of the 2024 season. However, he spent most of the 2025 campaign on the IL and struggled on the mound following his return for the Mets.

Freddy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Mets, Freddy Peralta “Highly Unlikely” To Agree To Extension Before Opening Day

Back in the first week of March, Freddy Peralta and the Mets hadn’t yet begun any real discussions about a possible contract extension, and Peralta said

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / March 21

Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen

The New York Mets have selected the odd man out of their pitching staff for the 2026 season. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed to reporters on Saturday that veteran left-hander Sean Manaea will begin the year in the bullpen, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / March 21

Mets LHP Sean Manaea out of rotation, assigned to bullpen

Left-hander Sean Manaea is the odd man out in the New York Mets' starting rotation, with manager Carlos Mendoza announcing Saturday that the veteran will begin the season in the bullpen.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 20

Will Mets, Freddy Peralta sign extension before Opening Day?

Mets, Freddy Peralta seem to have understanding about possibly signing extension before Opening Day

Not long after the New York Mets acquired Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this offseason, the 29-year-old who is set to reach free agency after the 2026 season wraps up suggested he could be open to signing an extension with the club before Opening Day.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / March 20

Nolan McLean nearly had Mets' Carlos Mendoza 'jumping off the couch' during WBC final

Before New York Mets prospect and potential future ace Nolan McLean started for Team USA versus Venezuela in the final of the World Baseball Classic this

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Carlos Mendoza News / Yardbarker / March 20