Jeff McNeil

Jeff McNeil has been traded to the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

The Mets will reportedly receive a young pitcher from the lower levels of the A's system in return for McNeil. The Mets are also sending cash to help cover the rest of McNeil's contract. The versatile veteran, who has spent his entire eight-year career to this point with the Mets, posted a .746 OPS with a dozen homers across 122 games in 2025.

The Mets have reportedly internally discussed going with Jeff McNeil as a first baseman against righties.

Fantasy Impact

The Mets would sign another player in a platoon role at first base for the Mets. McNeil could also see time in left field.

Jeff McNeil’s agent, Garrett Parcell, revealed that the infielder underwent thoracic outlet surgery shortly after the regular season, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Parcell noted that McNeil has regained good range of motion and is expected to be a full participant in spring training. The issue had caused discomfort with his swing late in the season, when he produced a .514 OPS in September after posting an OPS of at least .742 in every other month.

Fantasy Impact

Thoracic outlet surgery tends to have a greater impact on pitchers than position players, so McNeil’s recovery outlook is encouraging. The 33-year-old is expected to open the 2026 season as the Mets’ starting second baseman but also offers defensive versatility across multiple positions.

Jeff McNeil went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored, and one strikeout in the Mets’ 8-3 win over the Padres on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

McNeil lifted his totals to 94 hits, 53 RBI, and 41 runs scored across 368 at-bats. With a .255 average and .346 OBP, he’s supplied steady contact and on-base skills for New York.

Jeff McNeil went 3-for-5 with three RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in the Mets’ 12-5 win over the Tigers on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

McNeil raised his season average to .264 with 88 hits and 50 RBI through 333 at-bats. His ability to chip in across multiple categories, including a .353 OBP and multi-positional eligibility, keeps him fantasy-relevant in deeper formats.