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No one has told Jeff McNeil that he will be the New York Mets starting third baseman. However, given the overall depth in the outfield and the uncertainty around Jed Lowrie (health, role and performance) he will man the position most nights.
Last year, McNeil prepared to be a left fielder in the Mets’ defensive alignment in spring training. However, injuries struck. Todd Frazier and Jed Lowrie suffered physical issues and the team moved McNeil to the hot corner earlier in the season.
Then Frazier returned and the batting machine had to move to the outfield again.