Mets showcase young talent as season becomes a struggle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:15 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The New York Mets continue to face challenges this season, recently marked by a 6-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on August 1. Amidst their struggles, players Carson Benge and Christian Scott have emerged as positive highlights. Benge recorded multiple assists in recent games and has improved significantly after a slow start, while Scott presents promise with a solid ERA in his first season back from Tommy John surgery. The Mets look to build on the performances of these young players as they plan for the future.
- •Mets dropped to 6-2 against the Marlins on August 1.
- •Carson Benge has 11 home runs and 17 stolen bases this season.
- •Christian Scott holds a 2.99 ERA across 15 starts after Tommy John surgery.
- •Benge showcased defensive skills, including two assists against the Dodgers.
- •Both players represent a hopeful future for the struggling Mets.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Carson Benge’s defense, Christian Scott’s return are bright spots in Mets’ lost season
"NEW YORK — This is a sobering stretch in a lost season for the New York Mets, whose status as trade-deadline sellers underscores how much went wrong for a team once with World Series aspirations. But if there is one positive takeaway, it’s that young players including Carson Benge and Christian Scott are showing they belong in the big leagues. And that bodes well for the future. Benge went ...
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