Mets rookie outfielders Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing are producing notable results early in their seasons, but multiple outlets report that both players are also beginning to feel the effects of the “major league grind.” The coverage characterizes their experiences as a typical adjustment period for rookies as games accumulate, travel and schedules intensify, and performance variance becomes more common over the long MLB schedule. While neither article suggests a major drop in overall impact, both frame the current stretch as part of the learning curve that comes with settling into everyday big-league play. A scout is cited as saying the pattern is not unexpected, implying that fluctuations and physical or mental fatigue can occur even when rookies still show quality and flashes of standout ability. Overall, the reports emphasize that Benge and Ewing continue to stand out, even as they navigate the day-to-day demands that can affect rookies as the season progresses.