Mets Player Performance Meter: Position Players, September 14-27

Allison McCague evaluates the performance of New York Mets position players over the final two weeks of the 2026 regular season. Rookie Carson Benge stood out as the team's best hitter, posting a 201 wRC+ with 21 hits and three home runs, becoming the first Mets rookie to achieve a 20-20 season. Meanwhile, shortstop Francisco Lindor hit his 300th career home run, becoming the first shortstop in MLB history with 300 homers and 200 steals.

Other notable contributors included Juan Soto, who posted a 123 wRC+, and Ronny Mauricio, who homered three times after replacing Jared Young. In contrast, players like Mark Vientos, Marcus Semien, and Luis Torrens struggled during the stretch. McCague notes uncertain futures for several players, highlighting that president of baseball operations David Stearns did not commit to Semien as the starting second baseman for next season.