Mets right fielder Carson Benge is getting increased attention in the National League Rookie of the Year discussion, with some coverage arguing he is making a strong, credible case. Yahoo Sports places his candidacy alongside other top NL Rookie of the Year contenders, naming JJ Wetherholt and Sal Stewart, and suggests Benge should be firmly included rather than treated as an afterthought.
Other reporting highlights that fan support and growing momentum are not necessarily matched by betting or award odds. The New York Post describes the strength of Benge’s case as “gaining steam,” while also emphasizing that there is uncertainty about how the eventual Rookie of the Year picture will develop and whether the current odds reflect his performance trajectory. Both outlets frame Benge’s candidacy as emerging during the season, with differing emphasis on how far he is from the front of the race.
