Jeff McNeil

Former Mets manager Buck Showalter gave his perspective on the relationship between Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil, saying the club never had a problem.

The Mets took a big swing last night when they shipped franchise stalwart Brandon Nimmo to Arlington in order to install Marcus Semien as their new second baseman. Semien took a big step back with the bat this past year but remains a quality defender who produced a four-win season even as a league average…

The Mets took a big swing last night when they shipped franchise stalwart Brandon Nimmo to Arlington in order to install Marcus Semien as their new second baseman. Semien took a big step back with the bat this past year but remains a quality defender who produced a four-win season even as a league average…

A bit lost in the shuffle in the wake of Brandon Nimmo getting traded to the Rangers for Marcus Semien, is what it could mean for the Mets future of Jeff McNeil.

This doesn't necessarily rule McNeil out for the 2026 Mets, given that he could simply take over for Nimmo in left field, but the team's goal here appears to be improving the defense and getting more athletic. Trading McNeil seems like an obvious next move for the Mets, and there should be teams interested in acquiring him as a second baseman or an outfielder. He's due $15.75 million next season, and his contract includes a club option for 2027 at $15.75 million with a $2 million buyout. He'd also get an extra $500,000 upon being traded.