Mets start rookie outfield trio in team’s surprise youth movement push: ‘They continue to earn it’
The New York Mets have initiated a youth movement by starting an all-rookie outfield for the first time. Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, and Nick Morabito took the field together despite the team's recent struggles. Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed excitement about the trio's potential as they continue to earn their spots on the roster.
- ▪The Mets' rookie outfield consists of Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, and Nick Morabito, who started together for the first time in a game against the Marlins.
- ▪The team lost the game 2-1, with Ewing recording the only hit besides Juan Soto.
- ▪Injuries to key players have prompted the Mets to promote these rookies, who have brought a youthful energy to the clubhouse.
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MLB Mets start rookie outfield trio in team’s surprise youth movement push: ‘They continue to earn it’ By Mike Puma Published May 23, 2026, 1:42 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google MIAMI — Officially, it was Game No. 51 for the Mets on Friday. Unofficially, it was Kids’ Night. That meant the all-rookie outfield of Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing and Nick Morabito was assembled for the first time, with all three in the starting lineup another first. They never had started together in the same outfield at any professional level. The trio combined to go 1-for-9 in the Mets’ 2-1 loss. Ewing singled and was the only Met besides Juan Soto to get a hit against the Marlins.
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