"Aug 5, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) hits a single against the Cleveland Guardians during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil underwent a minor thoracic outlet syndrome procedure following the regular season when he was experiencing pain while swinging a bat. McNeil's agent, Garrett Parcell, told Joel Sherman of the New York Post that his client should be ready by spring training."
"He remained a versatile part of David Stearns' operation, stepping in at center field to give the club another option after Jose Siri's leg injury. Center-field work does not appear to be in the cards for McNeil in 2026, at least according to Stearns. I think we love Jeff's positional versatility, Stearns said during MLB's GM meetings this week. But I don't see us looking at that as a significant portion of his time for next year."
"The Mets have top prospect Jett Williams, who is capable of playing second base, brewing in the minors, and he could even make his MLB debut next season. Luisangel Acuna and Ronny Mauricio will also be vying for consistent time in the big leagues, while the Mets could also hit the free-agent market to bring in another infielder, as well."
Jeff McNeil underwent a minor thoracic outlet syndrome procedure after the regular season due to pain while swinging a bat and is expected to be ready by spring training. The 33-year-old enters the final guaranteed year of his contract, worth $15.75 million, and posted a .746 OPS, his best in three years. McNeil provided positional versatility, even appearing in center field after Jose Siri's injury, but the Mets do not anticipate substantial center-field work for him in 2026. McNeil's playing time, including at second base, is uncertain with prospects Jett Williams, Luisangel Acuna and Ronny Mauricio competing and potential free-agent additions under consideration.
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