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Reviewing the Mets 2024 Draft

Carson Benge is the most successful first-round pick for the Mets since [fill in the blank]? The answer is probably Pete Crow Armstrong, though it’s unfair to claim him since the Cubs did the majority of the development and not…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 6:00 PM
Reviewing the Mets 2024 Draft
Key Things to Know
  • Robert Colonna reviews the progression and performance of the New York Mets' 2024 draft class.
  • First-round pick Carson Benge established himself as the Mets' everyday right fielder after batting .299 from May onward.
  • Second-rounder Jonathan Santucci reached Triple-A after recording a 3.57 ERA at Double-A.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Robert Colonna reviews the New York Mets' 2024 draft class, highlighting first-round pick Carson Benge's emergence as an everyday major league right fielder. After early struggles, Benge slashed .299/.363/.457/.820 following mechanical adjustments at the start of May.

Colonna assesses several other draft selections, noting second-round pitcher Jonathan Santucci's promotion to Triple-A and potential 2027 call-up. Lower-round prospects, including Will Watson and Ryan Lambert, faced significant injury struggles and mixed performances in 2026.

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