JEFF MCNEIL NEWS

Harper homers, Phils split with Mets after Nola ties K mark

Bryce Harper blew kisses at a booing crowd to punctuate his home run, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 2-1 in eight innings for a doubleheader split after Aaron...

JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nola strikes out 10 straight Mets to match MLB record

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola has struck out 10 straight New York Mets batters, tying a major league record that stood alone for more than five decades

JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three hits in win McNeil went 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 win over Atlanta.

Impact Hitting leadoff in his third start since returning from the IL, McNeil laced three singles to effectively set the table for the Mets. The career .312 hitter figures to remain in a key spot in the batting order until Brandon Nimmo (finger) is also healthy again.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lindor, Conforto, new pitchers lead Mets past Braves 7-3

Francisco Lindor homered and drove in three runs, Michael Conforto jolted New York’s stagnant offense in his delayed return from injury and the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets injuries: Stroman (hip), Conforto delayed, Lucchesi out

The hits just keep on coming for the injury-riddled New York Mets

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeGrom dominates after arm scares, Mets and Braves split DH

Jacob DeGrom shouldered the load for New York in his return from another injury scare, pitching one-hit ball over five scoreless innings as the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 to...

JUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets’ deGrom to start, McNeil activated from IL vs Braves Mets ace Jacob deGrom has been cleared to start the opener of New York’s doubleheader Monday against the Atlanta Braves after dealing with r...

JUNE 21, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mets' deGrom to start, McNeil activated from IL vs Braves

Mets ace Jacob deGrom has been cleared to start the opener of New York’s doubleheader Monday against the Atlanta Braves after dealing with right shoulder soreness, and infielder Je...

JUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from injured list Manager Luis Rojas said that McNeil (hamstring) was activated from the injured list Monday, as expected, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact McNeil wound up missing over a month with a hamstring strain. He'd been having a down season prior to the injury, hitting just .242/.336/.374 in 32 games, though he'd been starting to turn things around right before he got hurt, posting an .850 OPS over his last 11 games. He should be an everyday player going forward, though he won't be asked to start two games in one day immediately upon his return. He'll be on the bench for the first half of Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta, but he should be in the lineup for the nightcap.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson expected to start for the Braves against Mets

The Braves will start Ian Anderson on Monday and the Mets are expected to counter with Jacob deGrom

JUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker expected to start for the Mets against Nationals

The Mets will start Taijuan Walker on Sunday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Patrick Corbin

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Targeting Monday return The Mets plan to reinstate McNeil (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Although McNeil won't be available for the team's weekend series against the Nationals, he's expected to start one of the two games in Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta. The 29-year-old has been on the injured list since May 17 due to a left hamstring strain, but he's hit .353 with a home run and two doubles across five rehab games with Triple-A Syracuse.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays New York, aims to build on Fedde's strong outing

Washington looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Erick Fedde

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York takes on Washington following Stroman's strong performance

New York looks to follow up a strong outing by Thursday starter Marcus Stroman

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected back within days McNeil (hamstring) is expected to join the team either Sunday or Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact McNeil has been on a rehab assignment since Sunday and continues to progress towards a return. It's possible he is activated for the team's final matchup in a three-game set with the Nationals this weekend. His month-long absence could also end when the team opens up a three-game set against Atlanta on Monday.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slow poke: Hendricks wins 7th start in row, Cubs blank Mets

Kyle Hendricks flummoxed the Mets for six innings to win his career-best seventh straight start, Javier Báez hit a two-run homer in the first off Marcus Stroman and the Chicago Cub...

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago takes 3-game skid into matchup with New York

Chicago is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over New York

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York hosts Chicago, looks to build on Walker's strong outing

New York looks to follow up a strong showing by Tuesday starter Taijuan Walker

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker strikes out career-high 12 to lead Mets over Cubs 3-2

Taijuan Walker struck out a career-high 12, Pete Alonso drove in three runs and the surging New York Mets threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning of a 3-...

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McNeil could see more time in Mets' outfield when he returns Jeff McNeil could potentially see more time in the outfield after his return from a hamstring injury, which could be as early as this week,...

JUNE 15, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Mills expected to start for the Cubs against Mets

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Tuesday while the Mets are expected to counter with Taijuan Walker

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets News: New York Gets Good Injury Update on Jeff McNeil The New York Mets get good news with the latest injury update to second baseman Jeff McNeil.

JUNE 14, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Peterson expected to start as Mets host the Cubs

The Mets are expected to send David Peterson to the mound Monday and the Cubs plan to give Jake Arrieta the start

JUNE 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts rehab assignment McNeil (hamstring) went 0-for-2 while playing five innings at second base Sunday in the first game of his rehab assignment with High-A Brooklyn.

Impact Since he's been sidelined for nearly a month with a strained left hamstring, McNeil is expected to remain on his rehab assignment for about a week before the Mets bring him back from the injured list. Once he returns, McNeil will likely settle into an everyday role at either third or second base, leaving fewer starts available for the likes of Jonathan Villar, Jose Peraza and Luis Guillorme.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tatis' tiebreaking slam in 7th sends Padres past Mets 7-3

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the seventh inning and Manny Machado followed with a home run as San Diego’s high-priced superstars powered the Padres past the N...

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS