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Carson Benge finishes second in NL Rookie of the Year voting

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 5:44 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Carson Benge finishes second in NL Rookie of the Year voting

Summary

Carson Benge of the New York Mets came in second in the NL Rookie of the Year voting on November 10, 2026. Benge received seven first-place votes totaling 107 points, falling short of Sal Stewart's 170 points. The Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt finished third with 99 points. Following the announcement, the Mets posted a meme depicting solitude in response to Benge’s loss. Despite the disappointment, Benge had a strong season with a.282 batting average, 20 home runs, and a team-leading 168 hits, breaking Pete Alonso’s rookie record. As the Mets look ahead to the offseason, Benge is seen as a key player for the future.

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By the Numbers

•Benge finished second to Sal Stewart in Rookie of the Year voting.
•Mets posted a meme after Benge's loss.
•Benge hit.282 with 20 home runs this season.
•He set a Mets rookie record with 168 hits.
•Stewart received 170 points, Benge 107, Wetherholt 99.

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5:44 AMYahoo Sports — Mets post a meme reaction after Carson Benge missed out on NL ROY honor

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New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge came up short as Sal Stewart won NL Rookie of the Year . Benge finished with seven first-place votes and 107 points, a distant second to Stewart’s 170. The Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt went third with 99 points. In response to Benge’s tough loss, the Mets’ official X account posted the “sitting wolf meme” with a […] The post Mets post a meme reaction after Carson Benge missed out on NL ROY honor appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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