JEFF MCNEIL NEWS

Rejoins lineup as designated hitter McNeil (cramps) will bat leadoff as the designated hitter Sunday at Tampa Bay.

Impact The 29-year-old hasn't played the field since Tuesday when he began experiencing cramping, but he'll serve as the designated hitter for the second time against the Rays. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, McNeil is expected to be back starting at second base Monday in Atlanta.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wendle hits 3 of Tampa Bay's 8 doubles, Rays beat Mets 12-5

Joey Wendle hit three doubles and a single, keying two big innings that sent the Tampa Bay Rays past the New York Mets 12-5

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected back Sunday McNeil (cramps) is expected to be back in the lineup Sunday and is available off the bench Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact McNeil has dealt with cramps throughout the week and is out of the lineup Saturday after serving as the designated hitter Friday. Manager Luis Rojas offered a number of different reasons for his absence, including that the Rays are starting a lefty on Saturday. However, Rojas ultimately did state that he didn't feel McNeil was running run at full speed Friday and may have been hesitant on the basepaths. Assuming all goes well, McNeil should be back Sunday, but the team appears to be taking a cautious approach.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Saturday's lineup McNeil is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rays, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact McNeil was dealing body cramps earlier in the week which cost him Wednesday's game. After returning as the designated hitter Friday, he will be out of the lineup once again Saturday with left-hander Shane McClanahan on the mound. Jose Peraza takes over at second base and will hit ninth.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns as designated hitter McNeil (cramps) will lead off and serve as the designated hitter for Friday's game against the Rays.

Impact McNeil left Tuesday's game against the Orioles with what was referred to as "body cramps" and did not start Wednesday. He's ready to go following Thursday's off day, albeit only as a hitter for now.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York visits Tampa Bay, looks to build on Walker's strong outing

New York looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Taijuan Walker

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Wednesday's lineup McNeil (cramps) isn't starting Wednesday against the Orioles.

Impact McNeil was removed from Tuesday's matchup with body cramps, and he'll be held out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale. Jose Peraza will start at second base and bat seventh. The Mets don't seem to be overly concerned about McNeil, who will be available off the bench Wednesday, according to Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walker expected to start as New York hosts Baltimore

The Orioles will start Matt Harvey on Wednesday while the Mets are expected to counter with Taijuan Walker

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Almora hits wall, McNeil leaves with cramps in Mets' win Jeff McNeil wasn’t just playing possum when he stopped short of second base Tuesday night. He exited in the fourth inning of the Mets’ 3-2 w...

MAY 12, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Avoids serious injury Manager Luis Rojas said McNeil (cramps) didn't pull a muscle and feels like he "dodged a bullet" Tuesday against the Orioles Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact The cramping began in the 29-year-old's legs before spreading to his back, but it shouldn't present any long-term issues. McNeil should be considered day-to-day and may not miss much time, if any, though his status for Wednesday's series finale is in doubt with a quick turnaround for the 12:10 ET start.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mazeika's 2nd walkoff in 4 games lifts Mets over Orioles

Patrick Mazeika got his second walkoff RBI in four career games with a fielder’s choice grounder in the ninth inning, helping the banged-up New York Mets rally to beat the Baltimor...

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets news: Jeff McNeil exits game against Orioles with injury New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil left Tuesday’s game early due to “body cramps.” In the third inning of the Mets’ series opener ag.....

MAY 12, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

McNeil exits early due to body cramps  NEW YORK -- Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil departed Tuesday's game against the Orioles after the third inning. The club said the early exit...

MAY 12, 2021 • MLB.COM

Mets' McNeil, Almora exit with injuries against Orioles

The New York Mets lost All-Star second baseman Jeff McNeil to body cramps and center fielder Albert Almora Jr. after a vicious crash with the outfield wall during a game against th...

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves with 'body cramps' McNeil exited Tuesday's game against the Orioles with "body cramps," Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact The 29-year-old started off 2-for-2 but pulled up while trying to stretch a single into a double during the fourth inning, and he promptly exited the contest. It's a vague initial diagnosis, so McNeil should be considered day-to-day until the team offers more specifics on the injury.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Weekly Roundup: The Mets' Francisco Lindor has all the tools

It was a wild week for the New York Mets, with Francisco Lindor's six-tool showcase leading the way, Ben Verlander writes.

MAY 10, 2021

Francisco Lindor takes Mets on a wild ride, but winning cures all in New York

Francisco Lindor's wild tale of stadium creatures turned a small disagreement in the Big Apple into a big story.

MAY 9, 2021

Slams homer, swipes bag McNeil went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in the Mets' 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Impact McNeil homered off Merrill Kelly in the third inning for his third of the year. He also stole his first bag of the season in the seventh frame, giving himself a combo meal Saturday. The 29-year-old is struggling at the plate, slashing .227/.327/.364 with three home runs, eight RBI and 13 runs in 101 plate appearances. He is a career .311 hitter, so his sluggish start is uncharacteristic, but he is fitting right in with the lack of offensive production in Queens.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks take 5-game losing streak into matchup with Mets

Arizona will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Diamondbacks take on New York

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets win fourth in a row behind Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil NEW YORK — The Mets’ 15th win of the year was executed well from both sides of the ball, and double-play partners Francisco Lindor and Jeff...

MAY 9, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

New York Mets moving on from 'rat vs. raccoon' debate between Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil Acting New York Mets GM Zack Scott addressed the "rat vs. raccoon" debate between infielders Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil.

MAY 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Mets' acting GM Scott agitated by rat-raccoon drama

Mets acting general manager Zack Scott wasn’t thrilled by the fuzzy details provided by Francisco Lindor on Friday night

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lindor’s homer lifts Mets after dugout exchange with McNeil Francisco Lindor hit a tying, two-run homer in the seventh inning after an apparently heated exchange with teammate Jeff McNeil in the dugou...

MAY 8, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Twitter detectives think Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil got in a fight When cameras at Citi Field caught a commotion in the Mets dugout tunnel, speculation over a fight between Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil e...

MAY 8, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Wainwright, Cards win 5th in row; Mets fire hitting coaches

Adam Wainwright came off the COVID-19 injured list and hung tough, St. Louis got a lights-out performance from its bullpen and the Cardinals beat the New York Mets 6-5 for their fi...

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS