McNeil, meanwhile, has continued to hit and has played an acceptable center field, impressive for a 33-year-old who is in the 20th percentile in sprint speed, according to Statcast.

QUEENS, NY — David Stearns admitted on Monday that if his Mets cannot pull off a deal for a center fielder before MLB’s July 31 deadline, he would be comfortable with Jeff McNeil getting the ...

Since that season, McNeil's averages have dipped, batting just .238 last year and .270 during the 2023 campaign, but he has started hitting for more power since the second half of 2024.

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The Astros are keen on adding left-handed hitting to their righty-heavy lineup, and “at least inquired” with the Mets about the availability of Jeff McNeil, Brett Baty, and switch-hitter Ronny ...

Jeff McNeil giving Mets flexibility after another solid start in center field Jeff McNeil catches a fly ball in center field during the Mets' win over the Angels on July 21, 2025.© Getty Images ...

McNeil, who entered play with an .814 OPS, being able to frequently play center to squeeze another bat into the lineup and put Taylor (.572 OPS) on the bench would solve a Mets offensive problem ...