Mets' Carson Benge exits game vs. Pirates after sliding catch
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Mets outfielder Carson Benge was removed from Friday's game against the Pirates in the fourth inning due to an undisclosed reason. After going 2-for-2 with two RBI in his first two at-bats, he made a sliding catch in the bottom of the third but appeared to injure his wrist against the wall. Benge finished the half-inning but was replaced by Cristian Pache. Details surrounding his condition remain unclear as the situation develops.
- •Benge made a sliding catch and jammed his wrist
- •He was 2-for-2 with two RBI before his exit
- •Cristian Pache replaced Benge in the fourth inning
- •Game is ongoing with Mets facing Pirates on August 8
- 2:49 AMESPN MLB — Mets rookie Benge exits (wrist) after sliding catch
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Carson Benge leaves Mets' game on Friday with apparent wrist injury
- 12:38 AMYahoo Sports — Mets' Carson Benge removed from Friday's game vs. Pirates after sliding catch
"Mets outfielder Carson Benge was removed from Friday's series opener against the Pirates for an undisclosed reason. Benge was seemingly hurt making a sliding play in the outfield.
"New York Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge has been removed from Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with left wrist soreness.
"Carson Benge was removed from the Mets' game in the field in the fourth inning after appearing to hurt his left wrist on a sliding catch.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 8, 2026, 2:49 AMMets rookie Benge exits (wrist) after sliding catch
New York Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge has been removed from Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with left wrist soreness.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:42 AMCarson Benge leaves Mets' game on Friday with apparent wrist injury
Carson Benge was removed from the Mets' game in the field in the fourth inning after appearing to hurt his left wrist on a sliding catch.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:38 AMMets' Carson Benge removed from Friday's game vs. Pirates after sliding catch
Mets outfielder Carson Benge was removed from Friday's series opener against the Pirates for an undisclosed reason. Benge was seemingly hurt making a sliding play in the outfield.
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