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On YouTubeNew York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 24
Francisco Lindor Weighs In on Mets' Carson Benge Roster Decision
In the weeks leading up to the New York Mets' Opening Day series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (which begins on March 26), it became increasingly likely that top prospect Carson Benge was going to make the team's roster.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 24
Mets' Most Glaring Question at First Base Before Opening Day
For the first time since 2018, Pete Alonso will not be the New York Mets starting first baseman on Opening Day. After opting not to re-sign Alonso, who ended up inking a five-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles, the Mets clearly wanted to go in a different direction at first base.
Devin Williams News / Amazin' Avenue / March 24
Who is Devin Williams? 
If you still don’t know who Devin Williams is, you’ve definitely seen him pitch before. You’ve seen him throw the same pitch, in fact, over and over again—rocking back and firing a changeup on the lower-outside corner which Pete Alonso connects with the other way as the Mets’ dugout erupts and Howie Rose delivers the call of a lifetime.
The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
How many of the active Major League Baseball players to hit 30 home runs in at least three different seasons can you name in five minutes?
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 24
Three Players Who Will Make or Break the Mets' Season
Brand new seasons bring brand new opportunities. For a New York Mets team that went from MLB’s best record at 45–24 in June to missing the playoffs entirely, no team needed a fresh start more than them.
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.
New York Mets News / HITC / March 24
Alpine’s latest bidder Steve Cohen can derail Christian Horner and Toto Wolff’s takeover attempts
Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, has made a bid to acquire a minority stake in Alpine’s F1 team. Cohen, whose net worth is estimated to be around $23 billion, is looking to venture into Formula 1 by acquiring a minority stake in Alpine.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 24
Carson Benge Sets Challenge For Paul Skenes As Pirates Face Mets On Opening Day
Opening Day in Queens isn’t easing anyone in. The New York Mets and Carson Benge are going straight into the fire, lining up against the Pittsburgh Pirates and their ace, Paul Skenes.
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 / 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.
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
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 / 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.
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.
Carson Benge News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23
Carson Benge To Make Mets’ Roster
Outfield prospect Carson Benge is going to break camp with the Mets, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. He will be the starting right fielder on Opening Day, per Chelsea Janes of SNY.
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.
Carlos Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / March 21
Carlos Mendoza Makes Announcement After Mets Player Leaves Spring Training Game
The New York Mets had one of the busiest offseasons in MLB, reshaping the entire roster around superstars Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. The overhaul stemmed from last year’s second‑half collapse that saw the Mets eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season.
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
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.
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
Carlos Mendoza News / Yardbarker / March 20
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza made World Series promise to Howie Rose after retirement announcement
New York Mets fans were saddened to learn on Thursday morning that Rose will retire from calling Mets games after the 2026 season comes to an end.
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