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Mets' Carson Benge has negative X-rays on wrist injury

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:28 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Mets' Carson Benge has negative X-rays on wrist injury

Summary

Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge received encouraging news on his left wrist injury following Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Interim manager Andy Green reported that X-rays returned negative after Benge jammed his wrist into the outfield wall while making a catch. Benge had a productive game, going 2-for-2 with two RBIs and a stolen base before being replaced due to the injury. The Mets are expected to provide an update on Saturday regarding Benge's status after he has had time to rest.

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Status Watch

•Benge crashed into the wall during a catch in the fourth inning.
•He was replaced by Cristian Pache after the injury.
•Benge is batting.304 over his last 30 games.
•X-rays are the only imaging done; further tests may follow.
•Mets expect to update his condition on Saturday.

Latest Updates

8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' Carson Benge receives positive news from wrist imaging, expects to return 'within a few days'
5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Mets interim manager Andy Green gives encouraging update on Carson Benge X-rays

What they're saying

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Carson Benge received positive news from the imaging on his wrist Saturday and talked about what happened on the incredible sliding play in Friday's series opener with the Pirates.
— Yahoo Sports