Carson Benge is making a serious case for a big-league look, sooner rather than later. The Mets’ No. 4 prospect continued his torrid stretch with another home run Sunday, his fifth in the last six games, and is now batting .370 with eight homers, 20 RBIs, and a 1.132 OPS in just 26 games at Double-A. With the major league offense still searching for consistency, Benge could offer a spark, much...
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The New York Mets saw encouraging signs on the mound Saturday across multiple levels of their system. Paul Blackburn continued his rehab assignment with a solid 5 1/3-inning outing as he works his way back from a shoulder injury. Also on rehab, Brandon Waddell threw 2 2/3 hitless innings as Binghamton’s pitching staff threw their second seven-inning no-hitter of the season, combining for 13...
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Despite trading away several prospects during the trade deadline, the Mets still boast a promising farm system. Carson Benge dominated on the offensive side of the ball, tripling in the ninth and finishing the day 3-for-4. R.J. Gordon matched on the mound Friday night with a stellar outing for Binghamton. The 23-year-old right-hander fired seven strong innings, allowing just four hits and one...
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Luis Robert Jr., OF Position: OF B/T: R/R Age: 27 (08/03/1997) 2025 Traditional Stats: 328 PA, .206/.293/.343/.636, 59 H, 10 HR, 41 RBI, 26 SB 2025 Advanced Stats: 77 wRC+, 29.0% K%, 10.7% BB%, .268 BABiP, .319 xwOBA, 0.6 fWAR, 0.6 bWAR, 2 OAA Rundown Luis Robert Jr. is one of the more intriguing “buy low” candidates ahead of this year’s trade deadline. Signed by the Chicago White Sox in 2017...
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Francisco Alvarez is officially returning to the Mets, per league sources, as first reported by Mike Puma of the New York Post. In 19 games with Triple-A Syracuse, he hit .299 with 11 home runs, 24 RBIs and a 1.233 OPS. Now poised for a return as soon as Monday vs. the Angels, the Mets are hopeful Alvarez’s momentum at the plate will carry over to the majors, injecting life into an offense in...
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