Mets Roundup, Oct 8: Arbitration Projections, Offseason Questions, Benge's Candidacy

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Here is some of the latest Mets analysis from around the internet. The roundup covers arbitration projections for players like Cionel Pérez and Francisco Alvarez, offseason questions including potential ace acquisitions and infield decisions, Bruin Agbayani's Arizona Fall League journey, Carson Benge's Rookie of the Year case, the Mets' payroll situation, and the Brooklyn Cyclones' 2026 season review.

• New York Mets Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions (Just Baseball). Notes the Mets' arbitration projections and tender decisions for several players, including projecting a $300K raise for Cionel Pérez, no raise for Tyler Megill and Reed Garrett, and a $1.85M raise for Francisco Alvarez, with predictions on whether each player will be tendered or non-tendered.
• Five big questions that will define Mets' offseason (MLB.com). Notes five key questions for the Mets' offseason, including whether they'll acquire an ace, if Bo Bichette will opt in, which bullpen arms will make the team, who will start on the right side of the infield, and if Carson Benge will win NL Rookie of the Year, citing players like Freddy Peralta, Tarik Skubal,.
• Like father, like son: Bruin Agbayani's journey toward Queens stops in the Arizona Fall League (MLB.com). Notes the journey of Bruin Agbayani, son of former Met Benny Agbayani, as he joins the Arizona Fall League, highlighting his 28th-ranked status, 19 years old, and challenges after a shoulder injury limited him to 10 games in 2025.
• Mets' Carson Benge played his way into a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidate (Newsday $$$). Argues that Carson Benge has made a legitimate case for Rookie of the Year despite initial odds, citing his 4.3 wins above replacement, superior defense, and improved batting performance (.282 average, 118 OPS+), compared to Sal Stewart’s 2.0 WAR and 117 OPS+.
• Mets offseason payroll breakdown: Where does New York stand before transformative winter? (The Athletic $$$). Notes the Mets' current payroll situation heading into 2027, highlighting financial uncertainty in baseball and examining where the team stands before a potentially transformative offseason.
• 2026 Minor League Season Review: Brooklyn Cyclones (Amazin' Avenue). Notes the 2026 Brooklyn Cyclones' poor performance, finishing below .500 in both halves of the season for the first time since 2022, with John Bay as team MVP and Daviel Hurtado earning the CY Young award, highlighting their struggles and standout players.