Mets’ Carson Benge joins exclusive club with MLB debut on Opening Day
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By Joe Pantorno
Published on March 26, 2026.
Carson Benge, a 23-year-old right-fielder from the New York Mets, made his MLB debut on Opening Day against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is the youngest Met to do so since Kelvin Chapman in 1979 and is the third-youngest ever. Benge is ranked as the No. 2 prospect and the 16th-ranked prospect in all of baseball. He was drafted only two years ago and will have 22 family members and friends in attendance at Citi Field.
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