The New York Mets have released outfielder Billy McKinney from his minor league contract, summarizing the twists of his career. Drafted 24th overall by Oakland in 2013 and once a top prospect, McKinney was traded multiple times before making his debut with the Yankees in 2018. Despite a career high of 116 games played in 2021, he struggled with performance after his early promise faded. His brief return to success with the Yankees in 2023 did not secure him a long-term position, leading to his release from the Mets.
The Mets have released outfielder Billy McKinney after a series of trades and career ups and downs, highlighting the unpredictability of a baseball career.
McKinney, once a top prospect, struggled with performance after his debut, managing a brief period of success with the Yankees before being frequently traded.
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