Mets' No. 4 prospect continues to thrive in Double-A

While the sample size in Binghamton is still relatively small, Benge's results and meteoric rise are undeniable. Furthermore, the team's recent move of Drew Gilbert to San Francisco in the Tyler Rogers trade solidifies the confidence the Mets have in Benge.

While there was initial skepticism about that haul, which included Gilbert, who had a solid July with Triple-A Syracuse hitting .300 and sporting an OPS just shy of 1.000, the Mets' farm system is loaded with promising outfielders.

From Jett Williams (No. 1 Mets prospect), Jacob Reimer (No. 6), Ryan Clifford (No. 7), and the scorching hot Benge, there's plenty of outfield depth in the farm system that makes the surprising move of Gilbert more understandable.

While the 22-year-old's arrival in Queens might not be imminent, especially after the recent acquisition of Orioles centerfielder Cedric Mullins, Benge's video game-like numbers have generated a serious buzz around him.

Heading into the trade deadline, the Mets had a clear goal of bolstering their roster without giving away their top prospects. Both of those goals were accomplished as the Mets have been widely regarded as one of the winners of this year's deadline with their moves, and successfully retained their core prospects, including Benge, who continues to torch Double-A pitching.

While the need in center field was addressed with Mullins for 2025, he's set to be a free agent at season's end. That opens a potential path for Benge to be a leading candidate to fill a potential void in center field, especially if he continues dominating in the minors.