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Carson Benge • RF • Mets

Carson Benge Cooling Off at the Plate, Still Flashing Tools in Rookie Season

New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge has struggled at the plate recently, hitting just .115 over his last seven games. The 23-year-old showed strong form in mid-May with six multi-hit performances across eight games, but his production has cooled since that stretch. The early-career upside remains clear, but consistency continues to be the primary hurdle. Through 54 games in his rookie season, Benge is slashing .242/.308/.326 with a .634 OPS. He continues to stand out defensively and on the bases, including a 93rd percentile baserunning run value and 98th percentile arm strength. Benge should remain in the lineup regularly as the Mets evaluate their young outfield options, but his fantasy value depends on whether the bat can stabilize.

Yesterday

Christian Scott • SP • Mets

Christian Scott Turning Corner, Emerging as Under-the-Radar Rotation Option

New York Mets right-hander Christian Scott continues to trend upward after delivering his best start of the season last Sunday. Scott fired 5 2/3 scoreless innings, marking the deepest outing of his 2026 campaign and lowering his ERA to 3.20. The 25-year-old appears to be settling into a rhythm as he builds toward a full workload. Through 25 1/3 innings, Scott has recorded 30 strikeouts while posting a 1.38 WHIP. His ability to miss bats has remained a strength, and he has done an excellent job limiting hard contact. Scott's 1.5 percent barrel rate ranks in the 98th percentile among qualified pitchers. While he is still somewhat under the radar in fantasy leagues, the improving results and strong underlying metrics suggest he is worth monitoring as a potential rotation addition.

Yesterday

A.J. Ewing • CF • Mets

A.J. Ewing Collects Two Hits Friday, Trending Onto Fantasy Radar

New York Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing continued his strong rookie campaign on Friday, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one stolen base, and one run scored. The former fourth-round pick has taken advantage of increased playing time with Luis Robert Jr. on the injured list and Tyrone Taylor still weeks away from returning. Through his first 17 major-league games, Ewing is slashing .268/.359/.357 with a .716 OPS while adding four stolen bases. His 92nd-percentile sprint speed has already translated into fantasy value, and his athleticism gives him multiple paths to production. The Mets' No. 1 prospect appears positioned for continued opportunities in the short term. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should keep a close eye on Ewing as he continues to establish himself at the major-league level.

Yesterday

Luis Robert Jr. • CF • Mets

Luis Robert Jr. Still Worth Stashing in Deeper Leagues?

New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday, delaying his return to major league action until the end of June, at the earliest. Robert was traded to the Mets this past offseason and has continued to fall off at the plate. He has not yet returned to his 38-homer form (2023); in fact, he has posted an OPS below .700 in each of the three seasons since then. Across 24 games before landing on the IL this year, he had slugged just two home runs. The only bright spot from Robert's first month with the Mets was his K/BB ratio, as he drew walks at a 13.3% clip and struck out just 17.3% of the time. That's a step in the right direction for Robert, but it seemed to come with a drop-off in power, which is far from ideal. With that being said, he's an intriguing stash in deep fantasy leagues, as the Mets hope he can return to All-Star form once he has shaken his injury. As it stands, Robert is the #45 outfielder in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings, and he's available to be added in 64% of leagues.

4 days ago

Clay Holmes • SP • Mets

Should Deep-League Managers Consider Stashing Clay Holmes?

After taking a comebacker off the leg during a mid-May start that resulted in a fractured fibula, New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes (leg) was placed on the 60-day injured list. The 33-year-old was off to an excellent start to the season before getting hurt, recording a 4-4 record with a 2.39 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 45 strikeouts across 52 2/3 innings (nine starts). Holmes' status on the 60-day injured list makes him ineligible to return to the Mets before mid-July, and he could end up being out even longer. In shallower league formats or leagues without an IL spot, Holmes' extended absence makes him tough to roster for fantasy managers. However, deep-league managers may want to consider stashing Holmes for as long as they can. Since transitioning to the starting rotation with the Mets, Holmes has posted a 3.26 ERA and recorded 174 strikeouts across 218 1/3 innings. He should continue to be a consistent innings-eater upon his return from injury later this summer.

4 days ago

Jorge Polanco • 1B • Mets

Jorge Polanco Starting a Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles, wrist) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday with Double-A Binghamton, according to Mike Mayer of Metsmerized. In addition to left-Achilles bursitis that Polanco has been dealing with since the middle of April, the 32-year-old veteran is also rehabbing from a right-wrist contusion. But now that he's been cleared to play in games on the farm, he could rejoin the major-league roster by some time next week, barring a setback with either of his injuries. The Mets could desperately use some offensive upgrades, as they currently rank dead-last in all of baseball with a .643 OPS. When Polanco returns, he will most likely be the Mets' full-time designated hitter. It's been a rough start to his Mets tenure, as along with the injuries, he was hitting only .179 (10-for-56) with a homer in his first 14 games. Polanco did have 26 homers and 78 RBI in 138 games with the Seattle Mariners last year, though, and he also has a 30-homer campaign in his 12-year career. He's widely available on the waiver wire (24% rostered in Yahoo leagues) if you need a potential power upgrade who is eligible at both second and third base.

4 days ago

Luis Robert Jr. • CF • Mets

Mets Move Luis Robert Jr. to 60-Day Injured List

The New York Mets announced on Wednesday that they have transferred outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back) to the 60-day injured list. Robert was initially placed on the 10-day injured list with lumbar spine disc herniation on April 30, and he hasn't been able to resume baseball activities, which has led to his placement on the 60-day IL. It's bad news for a last-place Mets team that has had terrible luck with injuries to key players in 2026. If the 28-year-old outfielder doesn't make progress soon, he could be advised to go under the knife, which would almost certainly knock him out for the rest of the season. It's becoming harder and harder for fantasy managers to continue stashing him in an IL spot in shallow mixed leagues. The Cuban slugger was hitting only .224 (19-for-85) with two home runs, eight RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases at the time of his injury, too. Robert's injury has paved the way for both rookie outfielders Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing to make their MLB debuts, and they should have plenty of runway for extended playing time now.

4 days ago

Juan Soto • LF • Mets

Juan Soto Recovers From the Flu, Back in Tuesday's Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (illness) is feeling better on Tuesday and will return to the starting lineup as the designated hitter while batting third against the visiting Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Chase Burns, according to MLB.com. MJ Melendez is starting in left field and will bat eighth in the order. Soto came down with the flu over the weekend and missed the last two games, but he should be returned to starting lineups in all traditional fantasy leagues now that he's active. The 27-year-old Dominican has already spent time on the injured list this year with a calf strain, but he has made up for lost time of late, going 16-for-45 (.356) with six home runs, 11 RBI, four stolen bases, and 12 runs scored in 12 games since May 12. The four-time All-Star's counting stats may be a bit down due to the missed time, but he has come on strong recently, and fantasy managers will hope that he can pick up where he left off offensively after his bout with the flu. Soto has never faced Burns in his career.

5 days ago

Jack Wenninger • SP • Mets

Jack Wenninger Still a Stash Option After Rough Outing?

New York Mets pitching prospect Jack Wenninger could still be the next pitcher in line for a promotion when the team needs to fill a rotation spot despite turning in his worst outing of the season in his latest start. The Mets' fifth-ranked prospect carried a sterling 1.51 ERA into Sunday's start for Triple-A Syracuse, but yielded six runs (four earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out five in 5 1/3 innings pitched. Surprisingly, two of the hits were home runs after the right-hander had allowed just one home run all season in his first eight starts (35 2/3 IP). Still, the 6-foot-4 hurler owns a 2.20 ERA (4.38 FIP), is limiting opponents to a .178 average, and has recorded 44 strikeouts in 41 innings of work, which should be enough to give the organization confidence to call on him when needed. Jonah Tong appears to be getting the nod to fill Clay Holmes' spot in the rotation for now, but if he or Christian Scott falter or someone hits the injured list, Wenninger could be on the way to Queens. For managers looking for pitching help, the former sixth-round draft pick is a worthwhile stash for his ability to limit damage and record a strikeout per inning.

5 days ago

Christian Scott • SP • Mets

Christian Scott a Priority Target After Scoreless Outing

New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott tossed 5.2 innings of scoreless baseball during his latest start against the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Along the way, he allowed four hits and two walks while striking out five batters. Scott is 0-3 through 15 career starts, but it's not for a lack of quality outings. He owns a 4.09 career ERA, including a 3.20 ERA and a 3.47 FIP this season. Across six starts (25.1 innings) in 2026, he has also amassed 10.66 K/9, 4.97 BB/9, 0.36 HR/9, and a 28.6% ground ball rate. Given how well he has pitched this year, Scott has emerged as a priority target on the waiver wire in fantasy baseball. He ranks #81 among starters in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings, and he is available in more than 90% of leagues.

5 days ago

Carson Benge • RF • Mets

Carson Benge Emerging as a High-Upside Waiver-Wire Target

New York Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge got off to a rough start to his MLB career in the early portion of 2026, hitting .189 with a .525 OPS across 97 plate appearances through the end of April. However, the 23-year-old has turned the corner in May, hitting .307/.378/.398 with one home run, 12 RBI, 16 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 98 plate appearances so far this month. Benge's 8.0% barrel rate for the season likely limits his power upside. Still, he should provide fantasy managers with 15-plus homer power over the course of a full season while bringing surplus value in the speed and batting average categories. Benge has also batted in the leadoff spot in the Mets' lineup in each of his last 14 games played, helping him rack up counting stats. In leagues where he's not already rostered, Benge profiles as a steady cross-category contributor with upside to target on the waiver wire.

5 days ago

Kodai Senga • SP • Mets

Kodai Senga to Make Another Rehab Start on Thursday

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said on Monday that right-hander Kodai Senga (back) will make another minor-league rehab start on Thursday, per Max Goodman of NJ.com. Senga made his first rehab start on Friday for Single-A St. Lucie and allowed two earned runs on four hits while walking one and striking out two in 3 1/3 innings. He threw 36 of his 63 pitches for strikes. Depending on how he fares in his second rehab start this week, the Mets could choose to reinstate Senga from the 15-day injured list after that. The 33-year-old Japanese native wasn't very good at all in his five starts for the Mets this year before tweaking his back, though, so don't be surprised if the Mets aren't in any rush to bring him back to the big-league starting rotation. Senga has gone 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA (6.13 FIP) and 1.95 WHIP with 23 strikeouts and 13 walks in 20 innings. It also isn't out of the question that Senga returns as a long man out of New York's bullpen. After a strong first year in MLB in 2023, in which he was an All-Star, Senga hasn't quite been the same after making just one start in 2024 due to injury. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues can take a wait-and-see approach on Senga.

6 days ago

Francisco Alvarez • C • Mets

Francisco Alvarez Already Hitting, Could Beat Eight-Week Timetable

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said on Monday that catcher Francisco Alvarez (knee) is already hitting and could be back well before his eight-week timetable, according to NJ.com's Max Goodman. "He's built different," Mendoza said. Alvarez is recovering nicely after undergoing surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his right knee less than two weeks ago. If everything continues to progress well for Alvarez, he'll have a chance to rejoin the Mets as their starting catcher before the end of June. Until then, the Mets will continue to move forward with Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger splitting the duties behind the plate in Queens. Alvarez continues to struggle to stay healthy in the big leagues, but when he's active, he can provide above-average power at the catching position for fantasy managers. The 24-year-old Venezuelan had a career-high 25 homers in 123 games in 2023 in his first full season in the majors, but he has combined for 22 homers in the last two seasons. Because of his latest injury, Alvarez is now only rostered in 16% of Yahoo leagues.

6 days ago

Francisco Lindor • SS • Mets

Francisco Lindor Starts Baseball Activities

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said on Monday that shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) has started running and doing other baseball activities such as fielding grounders and hitting, according to Max Goodman of NJ.com. Finally, the 32-year-old Puerto Rican shortstop is making progress after already missing more than a month with a pretty serious left-calf strain. Lindor still has a ways to go before he can rejoin the major-league roster, but barring a setback once he's cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment, he should be back at some point in June to try and help the Mets climb out of the basement in the National League East. Until then, Bo Bichette will continue to handle starting shortstop duties, with Brett Baty playing third base against right-handed pitching. Lindor should remain stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy baseball leagues despite his injury and slow start to the 2026 season. Before getting hurt, the five-time All-Star was batting just .226 (21-for-93) with two long balls, five RBI, 14 runs scored, and two steals in 24 games played.

6 days ago

Juan Soto • LF • Mets

Juan Soto Sitting for Second Straight Day With the Flu

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (illness) remains out of the starting lineup for the second straight day due to the flu in Monday's series opener against the visiting Cincinnati Reds, according to MLB.com. Nick Morabito will make the start in left field at Citi Field and will bat seventh against Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo. Carson Benge is serving as the designated hitter for the MEts and will bat leadoff. Soto is still under the weather, but hopefully, he'll be ready to return at some point during this series early in the week against the Reds. Soto has been picking things up at the plate recently, going 14-for-37 (.378) with six home runs, 10 RBI, four stolen bases, and 11 runs scored in his last 10 games since May 14 to raise his season slash line to .294/.390/.559 with a .949 OPS. The 27-year-old four-time All-Star only has 10 homers on the year, but he also missed some time with a calf injury early on. When active, Soto is a must-start in all traditional fantasy formats.

6 days ago

Jorge Polanco • 1B • Mets

Jorge Polanco Taking Live At-Bats, Progressing Toward Rehab Assignment

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles, wrist) has been taking live at-bats in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and is progressing toward a minor-league rehab assignment, according to The Athletic's Tim Britton. Polanco remains on the 10-day injured list with Achilles soreness and a right-wrist contusion, and at this point, he has acknowledged that it is a matter of figuring out the amount of pain he can tolerate this year. The 32-year-old veteran Dominican infielder has been sidelined since the middle of April, but it appears that his return from the IL could be on the horizon if he can get cleared to play in rehab games soon. Polanco has power upside for a player eligible at second base in fantasy, but for a player with a lengthy injury history, managers will continue to find it hard to trust him. It's why he's only rostered in 24% of Yahoo leagues right now. He has gotten off to a bad start in his first year with the Mets in 2026, and he had gone just 10-for-56 (.179) with a homer, two RBI, and three runs scored in his first 14 games before getting injured.

6 days ago

Francisco Lindor • SS • Mets

Francisco Lindor has Not Started Baseball Activities

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) has yet to start baseball activities, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Lindor has been sidelined since April 22 with a left-calf strain, and since he hasn't resumed any baseball activities, fantasy managers could potentially be without him for the rest of the first half of the 2026 season. The Mets won't have a timetable for his return until he resumes baseball activities. Although it's extremely frustrating for a Mets team that is looking at a lost season, the 32-year-old Puerto Rican infielder should remain rostered in all fantasy baseball leagues as a difference-maker in multiple categories when he's healthy. The five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger was hitting a disappointing .226 (21-for-93) with two homers, five RBI, 14 runs scored, and two steals at the time of his injury, too. For the foreseeable future, Bo Bichette will continue to man the 6 in Queens in Lindor's absence, with Brett Baty seeing most of the starts at third base against right-handed pitchers.

6 days ago

Juan Soto • LF • Mets

Juan Soto Scratched on Sunday With the Flu

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (illness) has been scratched from the team's starting lineup on Sunday in Miami against the division-rival Marlins due to the flu, according to Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News. Manager Carlos Mendoza said the flu has been going around the clubhouse this week. Tyrone Taylor is starting in left field and is batting eighth, while MJ Melendez is serving as the designated hitter and is batting seventh against Marlins right-hander Tyler Phillips. Fantasy managers will want to make sure Soto is out of their starting lineups for the series finale in South Beach and check back on Monday to see if he's feeling good enough to play in the series opener back in New York against the Cincinnati Reds. Soto got off to a slow start in 2026 and landed on the injured list with a calf injury, but he has been money of late, hitting .356 (16-for-45) with six home runs, 11 RBI, four steals, and 12 runs scored in 12 games since May 12. The four-time All-Star and six-time Silver Slugger winner has seven multi-hit games in that span. Soto is a must-start in all traditional fantasy leagues when he's active.

7 days ago

Jonah Tong • SP • Mets

Mets Expect "A Lot" From Jonah Tong

New York Mets pitcher Jonah Tong pitched well during his season debut against the Miami Marlins on Friday. Tong tossed three scoreless innings with two strikeouts in what ended up being a loss for the Mets. The team hasn't officially announced its rotation past this weekend, but Tong has earned a longer look at the big league level. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza recently mentioned in a presser that the organization expects a lot from Tong. The 22-year-old is currently working in a bulk-type role right now, but figures to move into the starting rotation at some point. It's clear that Tong isn't going away anytime soon, and his value should be on the rise after a solid debut on Friday.

May 23

Kodai Senga • SP • Mets

Kodai Senga Throws 58 Pitches in First Rehab Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (back) threw 58 pitches on Friday in his first rehab start for the Single-A St. Lucie Mets. He allowed two runs on four hits and one walk in just over three innings pitched, while his fastball topped out at 97 miles per hour on the radar gun. In addition to the fastball, he also threw his forkball, cutter, and sweeper at least 10 times each. Overall, this was a positive outing for the 33-year-old, who last pitched in a game on April 26 against the Colorado Rockies. The team does not yet know how many more rehab starts he will need, but he can remain on the assignment only until June 20, when his 30-day rehab window closes. He has struggled to begin the year, allowing 20 earned runs in just 20 innings pitched. When he returns, he should provide the Mets with some much-needed stability in their rotation.

May 23

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