Mets adjust roster as Carson Benge deals with wrist soreness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The New York Mets made a roster change after rookie outfielder Carson Benge suffered a left wrist injury during Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Benge, who has had a solid season with a.270 batting average and 13 home runs in 422 at-bats, was injured while making a sliding catch and later reported that his X-rays were negative. While he is expected to miss only a few days and will not be placed on the 10-day injured list, the Mets claimed Gabriel Arias from the Cleveland Guardians to bolster their depth. Eric Wagaman was optioned to Triple-A to accommodate Arias on the active roster, reflecting the temporary nature of Benge's injury.
- •Carson Benge injured his left wrist on August 7
- •X-rays were negative; he's expected to avoid the injured list
- •Mets claimed Gabriel Arias from the Guardians
- •Eric Wagaman optioned to Triple-A to make space
- •Benge has posted a.270 average with 13 home runs this season
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Mets make roster move following Carson Benge update
"The New York Mets made a change to the roster after an update on rookie outfielder Carson Benge.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Aug 8, 2026, 9:40 PMMets at Pirates: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/8/26
- MLB•Aug 8, 2026, 9:40 PMNew York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Robert Stock vs. Bubba Chandler
- MLB•Aug 8, 2026, 9:35 PMDodgers Could Turn to Proven October Alternative if Edwin Díaz Falters
- MLB•Aug 8, 2026, 9:27 PMMets Notes: Brett Baty in right field again, Gabriel Arias' role after call-up
- MLB•Aug 8, 2026, 8:30 PMDodgers get Tarik Skubal prediction that could make trade look like a mistake
- MLB•Aug 8, 2026, 8:28 PMMets interim manager Andy Green gives encouraging update on Carson Benge X-rays
