Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF
Just over two weeks before opening day, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have begun talking about keeping him in town beyond this yearMARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JEFF MCNEIL #1 - SECOND BASEMAN - NEW YORK METS
12 HR •
44 RBI •
.238 AVG
12 HR
44 RBI
.238 AVG
Slow start to spring McNeil has only one hit, a solo home run, in 18 at-bats through his first seven Grapefruit League appearances.
Impact He's also had some defensive issues at third base, and his 0:4 BB:K could use some work. McNeil's starting job isn't in any jeopardy, however. He should spend most of his time at second base while hitting near the top of the order after beginning his big-league career with a .319/.383/.501 slash line across three seasons.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bieber, Alonso, Lewis among 8 whose contracts renewed
Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber of the Cleveland Indians was among eight players whose contracts were unilaterally renewed by their team before the deadline for all players on 4...MARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocol
The Cleveland Indians have broken COVID-19 protocols for the third time in less than a year, this time costing them third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil ReyesMARCH 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jeff McNeil has rough day at third base for Mets PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The bad news for Jeff McNeil on Sunday was he made three errors — one throwing, one fielding, one missed catch. The g...
MARCH 7, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
Eager for a fresh start with a new team, JMARCH 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dellin Betances faces Jeff McNeil in live batting practice at NY Mets camp Dellin Betances faced Jeff McNeil in live batting practice at Mets camp on Friday.
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • NORTHJERSEY.COM
Jonathan Villar finalizes $3.55M, 1-year deal with Mets
Infielder Jonathan Villar and the New York Mets have finalized a $3.55 million, one-year contractFEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Albert Almora and Mets finalize $1.25M, 1-year contract
Outfielder Albert Almora and the New York Mets have finalized a $1.25 million, one-year contractFEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Villar, Mets agree to $3.55M, 1-year contract
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that infielder Jonathan Villar has agreed to a $3.55 million, one-year contract with the New York MetsFEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: OF Albert Almora agrees to contract with Mets
Outfielder Albert Almora has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, according to a person familiar with the dealFEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets' new GM excited by Cohen's title expectations
Jared Porter knows his new boss with the Mets is counting on a championshipDECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets make it official, hire Porter as GM with 4-year deal
Jared Porter and the New York Mets have finalized a four-year contract that makes him the 14th general manager in franchise historyDECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Mets to hire Dbacks assistant GM Porter as GM
The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to hire Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Jared Porter as their general manager, according to a person familiar with the talksDECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets 2B Canó suspended 162 games by MLB after drug test
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Canó has been suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball after his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drugNOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat in finale McNeil is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Impact Since the Mets have been eliminated from the postseason, manager Luis Rojas will rest a few of his everyday players in McNeil, Dominic Smith and J.D. Davis with little being at stake in the regular-season finale. Assuming McNeil goes unused off the bench, he'll wrap up his third big-league season with a .311/.383/.454 slash line over 209 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mets visit Washington, aim to build on Peterson's strong showing
New York looks to follow up a dominant performance by Thursday starter David PetersonSEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jeff McNeil yelled at Joe West for a bad strike zone that wasn’t even his (Video) Jeff McNeil had some words for Joe West on Thursday night in Washington. Why was Jeff McNeil yelling at Joe West from second base on Thursda...
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Back-to-back two-hit days McNeil went 2-for-4 with a pair of base hits Tuesday in the Mets' 5-2 win over the Rays.
Impact Since homering in four consecutive games earlier this month, McNeil's power output has tailed off, but he's continued to rack up hits atop the Mets lineup. He's already turned in 10 multi-hit performances in 20 September games, good for a .405 average on the month.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rojas likes batting McNeil seventh in Mets' lineup PHILADELPHIA — Hot-hitting Jeff McNeil found himself batting seven again Tuesday night, and that is just the way manager Luis Rojas wants it...
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM
Starting Tuesday McNeil (illness) will bat seventh and play left field Tuesday against the Phillies.
Impact Gastrointestinal discomfort forced McNeil to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, but the issue evidently hasn't lingered. He'll look to keep his excellent September going against the Phillies, as he owns a 1.300 OPS since the start of the month.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Slumping Phillies look to break 3-game skid against Mets
Philadelphia heads into the matchup against New York in a rut, losers of three straightSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McNeil leaves early as Mets fall to Jays in series finale BUFFALO — Jeff McNeil left the game Sunday with what a team official called "some gastrointestinal discomfort," but the bigger problem for t...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM
Ryu wins 4th straight decision, Blue Jays beat Mets 7-3
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a home run completely out of Sahlen Field and Hyun Jin Ryu made the early lead stand up, winning his fourth straight decision as the Toronto Blue Jays beat...SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with gastrointestinal issue McNeil left Sunday's game against the Blue Jays with gastrointestinal discomfort, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact McNeil was replaced defensively in the bottom of the fourth inning as a result of the issue. The Mets have a day off Monday, and it's unclear whether he'll be ready to return to action Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
