The Mets are trading infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics. The Mets will receive right-hander Yordan Rodriguez in return. New York is also sending $5.75MM to cover part of McNeil’s $15.75MM salary in 2026 and will cover the $2MM buyout on McNeil’s $15.75MM club option for 2027 if the A’s don’t pick it up. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the details of the trade. The A’s have a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding move to make this official.
Once again, the Mets are moving on from a long-tenured player as they overhaul their roster this offseason. They traded Nimmo to the Rangers last month. In recent weeks, Pete Alonso signed with the Orioles and Edwin Díaz with the Dodgers. Díaz was acquired by the Mets in a trade ahead of the 2019 season. Nimmo, Alonso and McNeil were all drafted by the Mets, Nimmo back in 2011, McNeil in 2013 and Alonso in 2016.
McNeil debuted in the big leagues in 2018 and played in eight different seasons as a Met. Through the 2022 campaign, McNeil had appeared in 516 games for the Mets, stepping to the plate 2,039 times. He established himself as one of the hitters most likely to put the ball in play. His 6.8% walk rate was a bit lower than league average while his 11.9% strikeout rate was barely half of par. He showed a bit of pop with 46 home runs in that span, though 23 of those were in the 2019 juiced-ball season. Put it all together and McNeil slashed .307/.370/.458 for a 130 wRC+ over those five seasons, indicating he had been 30% better than league average on the whole.
In addition to his skills at the plate, he swiped a few bags and provided the Mets with a good amount of defensive versatility. He spent most of his time at second base but also appeared at third base and the outfield corners, generally getting good marks for his glovework. FanGraphs credited him with 15.3 wins above replacement in that span.
Going into 2023, the Mets signed him to a four-year, $50MM contract extension, just ahead of his age-31 season. That deal hasn’t been a disaster but McNeil’s production has declined since then. Up until he signed that pact, he had a .332 batting average on balls in play. That’s roughly 40 points better than typical league averages, a tremendous boost for a guy who puts the ball in play so often. But in the past three seasons, his BABIP has been just .269, which has led to a .253/.326/.389 line and 102 wRC+. Thanks to his glovework, he’s still been worth about two fWAR per year over the course of his extension so far.
More to come.
I love Jeff for many reasons but he’s also frustrating.
Agreed. Mets just clearing salary and cleaning up what used to be.
In other news, the blue jays designated Jonathan Diaz for assignment
Harrelson – is that always the first article on the loading page for you too? thought it was only me lol
I thought that was just my app lol
That’s so awesome. .. same here as well
Haha
Same
Jays have been DFA’ing Jonathan Diaz everyday for years now!
Yes, and it’s been that way for a long time!
Thank Jebus it wasn’t just me. I thought my app was broken and tried everything. It stopped now btw since I bought the paid membership. Sneaky sneaky MLBTR.
Sameeeeeee
Ah, interesting intel.
I thought it was just me
Holy cow, thought that was just me. Glad to see everyone else sees this too.
@Agee – That been the case for almost two years. The app is as old as the Yankees last WS win.
Thought this was just me lol
horace – They could be freeing up the infield for Bo, there’s been a lot of smoke around it.
FPG: No, they’re clearing 2B for Semien.
Not good for the glove but Semuen could be moving back to short with Bo at second. Lindor can be great but he also has backage and perhaps both he and McNeil will be leaving Flushing.
LMAO same here, I even deleted the app and reloaded it thinking that would stop.
They are clearing space to add Bellinger. I see them going 4/130 with option 5th yr and $10 million buyout. They will overpay for shorter term and unfortunately unless Yankees go 5/150 I consider him good as gone. Let him walk cause I’m already disgusted with this team and won’t spend a dime to watch these clowns managed by Boone.
Anthony maresca: No they aren’t. If you’ve paid attention, you know that’s not Stearns’ style.
Anyone signing Bellinger to four for $130m deserves a Philippines’ style lashing. He’s a good player who is worth the most to the Yankees.
I think you mean a Singapore caning, but maybe they do it in the Philippines as well.
I think you just summed up how many Mets fans feel about Jeff. Love ya, best of luck, fine with seeing you go.
Enjoyed his excitement, not his bat. The opposite with Murphy, though, thinking about players that are one but not the other.
The squirrel will enjoy the city of trees.
Mets lost they’re Paul O’Neill today.
Hardly.
He’s been bad vibes for several seasons. Happy to get a fresh face in.
@dugmet. He also has t.o.s. so he was about to be more frustrating. Mets trading him for a bag of balls is a steal
Didn’t see this coming. Interesting pickup for the A’s who have a quietly solid lineup developing.
In 3 years their lineup will be amazing
and Fisher will have traded them all by the time they get to Vegas.
Actually I think he’d move the “expensive” players after the first year in LV. Have to bait and switch the new ticket season holders at least initially.
Not before the stadium is fully built.
And maybe not at all.
I could easily see Fisher build up the team through the first year in Vegas and then sell it for a huge windfall.
As an A’s fan, that’s what I’ve been predicting through all of this. I’m convinced he sells the team within 2-3 years of the move.
Sell the team at a high with the new stadium but not have to pay all the contracts. We all know Fisher isn’t in this for the love of the game lol
I don’t know he has a pretty sweet deal where he pays zero income tax and zero business taxes in LV. he would have to be blown out of the water since all he needs to do is keep the payroll low and accept all that sweet gambling money
It’s pretty close now
As a braves tan and genuinely would feel bad for A fans
Fan
After not landing HSK on that reported 4/48M deal to play 2B (HSK re-signing in ATL for 1/20M) — not surprised they went this route. Though I didn’t see this outcome.
Never trust the nepo loser owner. He’s only spending to avoid grievance abd opted to move to Sacramento to stay in region and collect cable TV deal money. Maybe things change in vegas but hard to give him benefit of the doubt
cinema m
Poor Jeff. At least Mets can now sign Bellinger
Yeah poor guy. He’ll make $17.5 million to play for one year in a great hitters park. Dude could have a career year in that place.
Draker and a walk year at that!
Aside from the move itself, I imagine he’s throwing an epic tantrum somewhere about having to play in that stadium
MetsSchmets. Maybe, but it’s an extreme hitters park and he’s in a walk year. This may be perfect for his bank account.
He’ll find a reason to scowl
Rookie ball pitcher – so it’s like the Carlos Beltran trade where the Mets received rookie ball pitcher Zach Wheeler
Nearly 15 years later, I still have nightmares about that trade
no
wheeler was 1st rd pick, 6th overall and in A+ when he was traded
rookie ball means a 17 yr old nobody from cuba
lolmets are back baby
and more embarrassing than ever
Trading away a 2 win second baseman in his 30s for salary relief and a low level prospect is the most benign move imaginable. You’re really reaching for a narrative here if you think this is “lolmets”
They’re swapping a productive ballplayer for a lottery ticket. Plus they’re clearing salary so they can sign whatever the dying tabloids want for the next version of LOLmets.
So you’re saying the guy the Mets just got is a future Phillies ace?
You have to wait a few years for him to work things out, Von. But as soon as he begins to put it all together, then you can have him.
Haha. I think Stearns and Cohen are smarter than the previous regime. So no more Phillies gifts sadly.
Nothing more than a lottery ticket. Could be a $1 billion winner, but 99.9% likely it is a loser. In the case of Powerball tickets, one in 292 million odds of winning.
interesting
Mets send mcneil AND cash to help cover McNeil’s $15.75 million salary, AND the $2 million buyout on a club option for next year… for a rookie ball pitcher ?
Stearns grade for this offseason is now an F-
should be fired immediately. not tomrrow, not next month, today. NOW this very gdam minute
Meh… Mets just wanted to dump McNeil. He’s no longer really a starting-quality guy and holding him at that salary wouldn’t have made sense. Plus they just didn’t like his clubhouse energy.
I have no problem with Stearns blowing up a core that didn’t really win very much. There’s now like $65M of payroll space until they hit their 2025 number and believe me, they will spend most of that. A big bat, hopefully Tucker, is on the way.
dont need tucker
dont want tucker
dont need his $500mil price tag
dont want his $500mil price tag
medicore 2025 season
bring back the polar bear
and the greatest CL they ever had
trading mcneil is fine. receiving nothing in return AND paying his salary is not fine
Chandler, Tucker is already wearing Mets PJ’s around the house. Just waiting for Christmas to make it official for your present!
i couldnt care less what they do anymore
it just continues to be a humiliation to ever be a fan of this organization
i wouldnt wish it on my worst enemy
Hey I loved Pete but he was a very limited player. Tucker is way, way better. So is Bellinger.
“Hey I loved Pete but he was a very limited player. Tucker is way, way better. So is Bellinger.”
you couldnt be more wrong
Tucker not sniffing anywhere near $400 million let alone $500. He be lucky to get 8-9 yrs at $35-37 million avv. He will barely top $300 million
Then stop commenting if you don’t care.
I like team continuity too but Pete, Nimmo, Jeff didn’t win over the last decade and Jeff in particular is such a negative dude. Time for new faces. Bring on Benge, Williams, Clifford, etc. and a maybe Tucker.
And re Diaz, people forget that in 2024 Mendoza almost had to take him out of the Closer role because he was having another crises of confidence.
They made the NCLS two years ago. Stop crying.
@griff
Yea youre right
Who needs the franchise HR record holder
And
Bringing in devin williams is the right thing to do
Jesus f’ing christ
@chandler go cheer for the browns.
He’s a 3 WAR player.
@Camikey: fyi, chandlerbing is a Mets-hating troll. You can ignore him. The Mets could trade Luisangel Acuña straight up for Ohtani with the Dodgers covering the entirety of the deferred money and he would still give the Mets an F- and carp about Stearns.
Thanks for clarifying
Mikey
I agree with your last half of comment. Blowing up a core that didn’t win anything and cutting payroll all true but I hope both no team makes a huge error and overpays by couple hundred million when that kind of coin could be spent better. Tucker is a big talent but 400 500 million is not going to happen no disrespect to Kyle but on the flip side maybe he would be better in Queens he would be best as not the MAN in a lineup he would be great as sidekick or even part of 3 tier attack . This hasn’t been a great off-season yet but only 7 weeks till pitchers n catchers report not that I’m counting lol
They’re getting $10m in salary relief on a mid-30s second baseman on a potentially expiring contract who now plays a log jammed position, and getting a lottery ticket young prospect on top of it. This doom and gloom “fire the GM” stuff is so, so, so ridiculously out of alignment with how ultimately inconsequential this move is likely to be.
@candy
you’ve never been a mets fan
and you have zero clue what you’re talking about
and i say that with love. you have absolutely no idea what the f you’re saying right now. nobody does. only the poor pathetic miserable mets fans who have had to endure this cursed circus freak franchise for decades
I have zero faith that you’re actually a Mets fan.
I am a Mets fan dork
Sorry, Candy, I was referring to chandler.
Go take a deep breath and a walk outside.
@chandler. McNeil has t.o.s. so far only one player came back from it that’s merrill Kelly. Trading him for a broken soda machine is a win to clear salary.
LolMets
GiantsFan81:
Imagine taking time to post something so stupid
I thought it was awesome.
Enjoy sack lunch:
And I bet you’re Mensa member as well
Why must you make personal attacks? May be time for some self reflection, sir.
Enjoy sack lunch:
Are you seriously that wounded by this comment?
Enjoy your holidays! My best to you and your family, Mike!
Enjoy sack lunch:
And the same to yours! Just wrapped the ten years olds Christmas gifts.
Imagine posting something so stupid being a Giants fan LOL
Only fans that can talk $hit are Dodgers fans. Everybody else ended the same way, going home with nothing
LolCommenter
Wow, McNeil is a solid player. Good move by the Athletics.
Jo1990:
I’d say he’s more a meh player at this point
He will bat 8th and is a stopgap for De Vries
Change of scenery and a chance to play everyday might do him some good.
2.0 WAR with a 111 OPS+ is a little better then meh…..11 points better than meh to be exact LOL
braves25:
I’ll stick with the “meh” descriptor
braves, its exactly meh in WAR and slightly above average in OPS+.
Meh is a huge upgrade for the A’s at 2d base.
*was
I’m just blown away the A’s made a move. That said, he’s a decent stopgap until De Vries is ready.
Tucker incoming?
Something for sure
Me thinks you give too much credit to Stearns. Same thing was said after the Nimmo trade as well. And……crickets. Stearns is NOT paying Tucker or Bellinger. They are not dumpster finds which is his preferred method of player acquisition.
Refresh my memory: Who was the Mets’ POBO when the team signed Soto to the largest contract in baseball history?
Stearns doesn’t pay anyone That would be Cohen.
Dude’s cooked. Athletics honestly overpaid for him.
vaderzim:
I wouldn’t say he’s cooked. He’s probably about average. He plays a lot of positions. An OK one year stop gap guy.
That’s true, and he could still have a Jed Lowrie-esque resurgence with the Athletics. New ballpark could make a difference too.
How is that an overpaid? Jeff can play multiple positions in the infield and has played CF as well as LF.. good contact hitter and may do very well with his new team for 10mil not bad at all! For the Mets he was just too dramatic.. and with so many young infielders it just didnt make sense to hold on to a player thats going to eat away playing time for the youngsters!
Not cooked, but not super impactful. He can play a number of positions in the infield and outfield to a decent level and he can still hit around or above league-average.
Not a bad move by the team formerly known as the Oakland Athletic’s.
Surprised Mariners didnt look into this.
Surprised the Marlins didnt, either, seeing that the Mets were paying for him
Mariners fan here saying ‘No thanks’ on McNeil. He’s a cranky has-been and the Mariners need to aim higher.
Another move that helps keep uncle Steve out of the poorhouse
If you are going to change the core out, he was part of that group (and the most frustrating one). Addition by subtraction here. He gets a fresh start, the Mets get a lottery pick and a bit of salary and roster relief.
Frank the Tank is jumping for joy.
This Mets complete lineup change ain’t going to work. Downgrade Alonso and Nimmo. Send McNeil out too. Stearns trying to create Brewers east while having money
It’s December 22. Talk to me in three months when we know what the 2026 team is actually gonna look like.
I keep hearing comments like “it’s still early”, “be patient” meanwhile, names keep coming off the board. I honestly do not think they are going to spend much more. Why get Tucker or Bellinger if the lineup will not be anywhere near as productive as last year and more importantly, why spend on any of those guys if you’re not going to upgrade the pitching which was the true culprit of the Mets failures the last couple of seasons. We got lucky in 2024 when EVERYTHING broke in our favor but the results of our pitching rotation in 2025 were a more realistic view of what we had in terms of pitchers. Not one of them would be an ace…. A true ace on any other major league team.
We don’t know each other but if we were buddies sitting in a bar I would bet you drinks for the rest of our lives that the Mets are spending at least another $50M on 2026 payroll.
I will miss Pete, but I am sort of excited to see what the youngsters will finally bring once they arrive.
We’re not there yet, but…
It’s still early. be patient. Guys are not exactly flying off the board. This is a slow offseason. They are more like trickling off the board.
Exactly! The Mets didn’t win with the core they had. Throwing more money at Pete and Diaz wouldn’t change the landscape. McNeil is going to continue in a downward spiral especially after TOS surgery. Stearns is looking at a group of young players especially the young pitchers and build around that.
If they land Bregman that would be nice. Bichette and Tucker seem very unlikely given what they have traded out
I’m a longtime Mets fan. We’ve seen this flick dozens of times. The Mets aren’t going to do enough to contend. We will be celebrating 40 years since our last WS title in 2026 though!
amk1920:
Wouldn’t this comment make more sense if the off-season were over?
Some people seem to think it is. Must be their first offseason.
Yikes Mets. I get you’re cleaning house of the old guard, but that couldn’t be more of a dump of a deal.
A’s could use his veteran presence, so good on them.
Poor Jeff. You’re in Purgatory now. Merry Christmas
Eh, the A’s may surprise you. Exciting offense.
He is not a leader. Best thing is he keeps away from the young players for the As sake. Just come and play where they need him until his contract is done.
Maybe just maybe, McNeil had some valid points, Maybe he could’ve been given the chance? I dunno, A’s seem like they want to give it a shot.
Salzilla: This is obviously the best deal they could make for him now.
Why’d they need him gone? Especially if they’re sending money out with him it’s just furthers the bad look with how they’ve treated their old guard.
“that couldn’t be more of a dump of a deal.”
Did anyone expect more than that? No team was giving up much for McNeil. Mets core peaked in 2024. They added a little for 2025 and struggled. Were they supposed to keep the same team and run it back again? Were they supposed to bring back Alonso, Nimmo, and McNeil and have a more expensive version of their 2025 roster?
Mets have a lot of young talent that they’ve been hoarding. It’s time to see if any of these guys are as good as the hype. Retool for 2026, spend next offseason to fill in whatever is needed. Mets don’t need another bloated payroll that gets them 83 wins.
It definitely bothers me when I see zero loyalty to players that have fought for you.
Yep. Youth balanced with veterans. Reduction in average age. I hope they don’t move Jett and Sproat but they are the most likely. Perhaps Vientos is the next ejection.
This won’t happen, but it would be fun to see how they coalesce. Defense would be very solid.
Jett-LF
Lindor-SS
Soto-DH
Polanco-1B
Alvarez-C
Baty-3B
Semien-2B
Benge-CF
Taylor-RF
Sounds like no one wanted McNeil. He had a decent run as a NYM, but the tantrums became tiresome for a veteran player. He’s a plus utility defender at a few positions, the A’s will like him.
With regard to the McNeil/Lindor nonsense, if you wanna be the captain of a mlb team, in my opinion, Lindor needed to find a way to make this not a known issue. So, in my book, he’s not captain material.
Is he the rat guy
Nimmo is the source of the Puma article. Scorched earth and not very classy. Lindor and McNeil are equally at fault but no one should have ever known about the issues.
Very disappointed in Nimmo.
I’m sure his heart will be forever broken after getting this monumental news. He’ll never be able to read your book again with a smile
What in the world are the Mets doing.
BrianCashmansBurner:
In this case, getting rid of a player that’s not that good anymore.
Changing out the veteran core that couldn’t deliver enough success. Pending the additions that are yet to come, I’m anticipating a much better year from the Mets.
The only one they’ll really miss, IMO, is Diaz.
@BrianCashmansBurner: What are *you* doing, Cash? You awake?
Save 10 mill to sign another player?
McNeil hasn’t been very effective. Smart to get some return here.
It’s crazy how the mets get rid of their dead weight and Yankees still have Stanton. Could he block it? he’s been with the mets more than five years
Stanton was one of their best hitters last year. I get that he’s only a DH and injury-prone, but we need right handed hitters and he was great last year. plus he has a no-trade clause and big contract
Plus he has a full no trade clause and his remaining 2/34 remaining is hardly an issue after Marlins paying $10 million each yr of last 3 yrs which includes $10 million buyout for 2028.
Only 7 years service time. Couple more seasons away from 10/5 rights
He cannot block it. A player must have both ten years service time, and five with the same team. Mcneil has a little over 7 years total.
He can play anywhere and he’ll give you a couple WAR. An okay pickup. Sounds like Stearns wants to get rid of everybody the fan base liked. If the Mets croak in 2026, I expect Stearns’ job will also croak.
CaseyAbell:
Jeff McNeil might’ve been a fan favorite at one point, but that’s not the case anymore. It hasn’t been the case in a little while.
Never saw McNeil get booed at Citi. The fans seemed just fine with him. Oh well, if the Mets have a rocky season in 2026, all the guys Stearns shipped out will suddenly become VERY popular with the fan base.
For the A’s fans here, I hope you get a lot of Happy Jeff and very little Angry Jeff.
Ah, written with the vagueness of old school MLBTR: A player traded along with some cash and a player to be named later of a certain calibre.
I’m OK with this, as a Mets fan. Time to move on from Jeff. Opens up $10 million in salary for the year.
One other thing. It sounds like Lindor is now running the team. They’re getting rid of everybody he doesn’t like (except Soto, of course, who’s untouchable.) Lindor better have a good season or he’s really gonna hear it from the always forgiving New York crowds.
This is likely not the case… Maybe they are getting rid of those who undermined the entire clubhouse…? Maybe the others have just kept their mouths shut about issues caused by McNeil, Nimmo?
Remember that Díaz is not in the same basket. They negotiated (poorly unfortunately) with him until the last moment.
I’m not in the Mets clubhouse, but I do know that Lindor is still around while guys he reportedly disliked are gone (except Soto, of course). So yeah, I think he’s more or less running the team.
Lindor with his guaranteed hundreds of millions probably okay if some self-absorbed NY fans boo him and they feel compelled to trade him/eat money at some point.
I have a good feeling about Yordan Rodriguez.
17 years old. Regularly touches 96 while sitting 92-93. Has a slider with MLB level spin. One of the top pitching prospects in the DSL. He will make the Mets top 30 prospects by the end of 2026. He is strictly a reliever so probably won’t break into the top 100 overall, but he has late inning potential. Mets got a good one in what was a salary dump.
Wow, first time I’ve seen a prospect born in 2008 not just involved in a trade but highlighting it. Look like big power searching for control.
He was born not too long ago.
California Jeff moving back to his home state. Sort of. Enjoyed having him on the Mets – a well above average hitter who could play all over the infield and outfield. Good pick up by the A’s.
Also surprised by my fellow Mets
Fans who didn’t see this coming.
Even with regression its easy to think McNeil can hold a 2.0 WAR with his avg offense and defensive versatility. At 8m per WAR(on avg), the A’s looks to have gotten a deal. The A’s are one owner away from being a big time contender. Theyre putting together a very interesting future.
At least come out and be honest with us fans. You are going to rebuild. Stop the bs. Wasted Soto in his prime to rebuild and not compete. Stearns and cohen both suck.
What evidence do you have that they’re “rebuilding”?
Well said. After all it is fact that adding Soto did not make the Mets a good enough team to make the playoffs. They still couldn’t win enough games to earn a playoff spot.
Certainly not Soto’s fault that the pitching didn’t hold up. He was outstanding. Everything they wanted when they signed him.
Why do some people’s comments have no Reply button?
Not sure, just speculating. Could it be because their comment is a reply to a poster who you blocked?
It means they muted you lol
fred-3: I thought muting meant you don’t see their comments at all.
Why does yours?
Ramos Splash Hit: I don’t know. Why does yours?
From a Mets fan, thats a great pickup for the A’s i hope he does very well & no reason he shouldnt! his time with the Mets had to come to an end.. as a hitter hes a little too dramatic when things doesnt go his way & then the clubhouse feud with Lindor!
Was time. Best of luck to Jeff
Welcome to the minors Jeff.. I guess you need a better agent who would tell you to sit out then play for a crap organization who force there MLB player to play in triple a stadium because the owner didn’t want to print up the money to build a stadium in Oakland and is a cheap stake.
bigmike0424: That’s a lot of words to say you have no idea what you’re talking about.
No MLB player is going to piss away $15.75 million – or any salary amount – because of the team he’s playing for.
Maybe when you become a player, you’ll decide to sit out.
Jeff should have a nice offensive year in that ballpark. This could parlay into a really good pickup for the A’s.
I wonder if this will help turn either one of these teams into playoff caliber teams?
Small market Stearns traded for crap. But at least it’s a prospect. Never traded for one before.
the deal is worth it for the A’s. He is a multipositional player and covers the 2 infield positions that are currently open and can cover an outfield postion if needed. Big aid to the A’s is he doesn’t strike out. I would expect this to be the end for Max Schuemann as I would assume Darell Hernáiz wil get the utility position on the bench as he plays better shortstop
Yup. Good call on the strikeouts. His k:bb ratio is terrific. As a Met fan I think this is win-win for both teams
Get a starter please
I think McNeil lost the ex-Mets lottery with this one.
Trading for Semien made this move a no-brainer. It was only a matter of when, not if. A big signing coming soon. Will it be an OFer or an 3B or both?
The purge of veterans continues… I’m seeing Stearns’ plan less and less clearly, if he even has one.
Que venga Tucker o Bellinger
Mets just traded their Left Fielder. Now they need two regular Outfielders. You have to think Tucker or Bellinger are forthcoming
You better not shout.
You better not pout. Adios!
Great move for the Athletics to make the Astros and Rangers lives harder to stay #2 and #3 place. Not that either team is bad but the Athletics aren’t bad either.
A’s last year at 2nd had:
* Luis Urías (OPS+ 82 & negative DRS)
* Max Muncy (OPS+ 75 & negative DRS) – but he was a rookie
* Zack Gelof (OPS+ 39 & slightly positive fielding Zone 1 & DRS of 1)
Reality is – this is probably a great move for the A’s for 2026.
If McNeil is just average at 2nd base he’s a positive pick-up for the team, with a better glove and likely to be a much better bat.
(oh and I left Max Schuemann off the list, but maybe he should be added, he was strong w/the glove in his 200 innings at 2nd and had an amazing 60 for his OPS+)
One of my favorite Mets players since he became a regular in their lineup. Think this will help A’s since he doesn’t strike out all the time and can get on base when he plays.
Meh. Once the Mets got Semien, Jeff had to go.
Still need to trade 1 or 2 of baty, vientos, msuricio and acuna.
Pretty sure it will be Vientos and one of Acuña or Ronny.
Personally, I keep Mauricio and Baty.
Please trade Mauricio! Terrible fielder, too much of a free swinger to make contact.
Why, exactly, do they “need” to trade any of those? Baty did well in the second half of last season. Mauricio still has 1 minor league option remaining. Acuna is a bench player (and is barely even that), and has little to no trade value, IMO. And Vientos is, at this moment, the DH.
As of right now, they have only 12 non-catcher position players to fill 11 spots. Three of those still have minor league options, and one is Jared Young, who can/will easily be cut.
I think this makes Peterson the longest tenured Met…?
Though Vientos has been in the system the longest I think.
It was a good run the Mets. The second best 2B behind Alfonzo in Mets franchise history.