Summary
The New York Mets traded player Jeff McNeil to the Oakland Athletics. In return, the Mets received a young pitching prospect, Yordan Rodriguez, and contributed money to offset McNeil's salary. This move aligns with the team's ongoing changes under baseball operations president David Stearns.
Key Facts
- Jeff McNeil was traded from the New York Mets to the Oakland Athletics.
- The Mets received Yordan Rodriguez, a young pitching prospect, in the trade.
- The Mets contributed $5.75 million toward McNeil's salary and an additional $2 million for a buyout if needed in 2027.
- Jeff McNeil was originally drafted by the Mets in the 12th round of the 2013 MLB Draft.
- David Stearns, Mets president of baseball operations, has been reshaping the team since taking over.
- The Mets have also lost Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz in free agency and traded Brandon Nimmo and McNeil.
- The Mets acquired Marcus Semien, which made McNeil less essential to the team's future plans.
