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The Mets are considering using McNeil (shoulder) as the strong side of a platoon at first base next season, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. Healey says the club could consider signing Paul Goldschmidt as the short side of that platoon. It wouldn't make for a very exciting replacement for Pete Alonso, who agreed to a long-term contract with the Orioles on Wednesday, and the likelier scenario is still that McNeil is traded this winter. McNeil underwent thoracic outlet surgery after the season but is expected to be ready for spring training.
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McNeil's agent, Garrett Parcell, has revealed that his client underwent thoracic outlet surgery shortly after the conclusion of the regular season, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Parcell said that McNeil already has good range of motion and is expected to participate fully in spring training. Thoracic outlet surgery is a much more serious operation for pitchers, but Parcell did note that the issue caused McNeil discomfort with his swing late in the season. McNeil had a .514 OPS in September after posting an OPS no lower than .742 in any other month. The 33-year-old is tentatively projected to open the 2026 season as the Mets' second baseman, though he offers the versatility to play other positions, if needed.
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McNeil is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Cubs. The left-handed-hitting McNeil will take a seat as the Cubs send southpaw Shota Imanaga to the hill. Luisangel Acuna will start at second base and bat ninth.
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McNeil is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Nationals. McNeil had started each of the previous seven contests but managed only one hit over that stretch, so he'll get a day off to regroup. Brett Baty will handle second base and bat eighth for the Mets.
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McNeil is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia. McNeil had started each of the previous 10 contests for the Mets but will begin Wednesday's game on the bench. Luisangel Acuna will man second base and bat ninth.
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| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NYM | 122 | 399 | 42 | 97 | 12 | 54 | 49 | 55 | 3 | .243 |
| 2024 | NYM | 129 | 424 | 57 | 101 | 12 | 44 | 35 | 68 | 5 | .238 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/28 | @  |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9/27 | @ |
4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9/26 | @ |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 9/25 | @  |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/24 | @ |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/23 | @ |
4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/21 | vs  |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
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| 3/26 | vs  |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/28 | vs |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/29 | vs |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/30 | @  |
7:45 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/31 | @ |
7:45 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/01 | @ |
1:15 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/02 | @  |
9:45 PM | Not Announced Yet |