Coming into the 2022 season, no one knew what to expect from Jeff McNeil. After proving to be one of the best hitters in the game in his first three years in the big leagues, McNeil struggled immensely in 2021. Between parting ways with their hitting coach early on that season and the team lacking a true hitting philosophy, it’s fair to say McNeil was one of the players on the 2021 Mets impacted the most.
Last offseason, McNeil was the subject of many trade rumors and discussions, with people struggling to find a fit on the team for the former All-Star.