The Mets’ blockbuster trade to move longtime outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for All-Star second baseman Marcus Semien accomplished much for the NL East club. It solidified the keystone position. It improved the team’s overall defense. And it may have cleared a lane for a Top 25 overall prospect to make the team’s Opening Day roster next spring.

Outfielder Carson Benge , ranked No. 2 among Mets prospects and No. 21 overall by MLB Pipeline, climbed three levels in his first full season and was set to head into his second Spring Training with at least an outside shot at cracking the Major League roster. With Nimmo no longer in the outfield picture, Benge’s chances at Major League playing time vastly improved.

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