Carson Benge WILL Have a Chance to Win the CF Job! | David Stearns Puts TOP Prospect in the Mix

New York Mets signal a youth movement as President David Stearns opens the door wide open for Carson Benge to be the Mets Opening Day center fielder. Could Benge’s rapid ascent and elite potential reshape the Mets’ future? Host Ryan Finkelstein explores bold declarations from the GM meetings, discussing Stearns’ confidence in Brett Baty at third base and the shifting plans for prospects like Jett Williams and Mark Vientos. Key topics include the Mets’ approach to filling first base, second base, and DH—will Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil remain pillars, or will big trades alter the core? The episode spotlights Stearns’ strategy on pitching, hinting at internal options like Nolan McLean and evaluating the ace market. Listener favorites Edwin Diaz and Francisco Alvarez’s statuses are addressed, alongside impactful changes to the coaching staff and a renewed focus on defensive upgrades. Is a new Mets era about to unfold? JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup . PrizePicks — Run Your Game. Click Link Here : https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.