If the New York Mets were merely toying with the idea of Luisangel Acuña and Brett Baty making the roster, that discussion just got a lot more serious.
Jeff McNeil, their everyday second baseman, is sidelined for the next three to four weeks with a strained right oblique, meaning the team suddenly has a glaring hole to fill.
Jeff McNeil has a strained right oblique and will be out 3-4 weeks, Carlos Mendoza said. He’s shut down for 7-10 days, then the Mets will see how he feels to re-ramp up.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) March 13, 2025
McNeil’s Absence Stings
Losing McNeil isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a gut punch.