On Friday night, the New York Mets will open up a series with the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field.
They are coming off a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Former Mets All-Star Struggling With Current Team
GettyJeff McNeil #22 of the Athletics rounds the bases on a solo home run during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 20, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
With the season well underway, it’s worth noting that a recent Mets star is struggling with his current MLB team.
Jeff McNeil is batting .232 with 47 hits, two home runs, 15 RBI’s, 15 runs and one stolen base in 63 games for the Athletics.
The 34-year-old was traded over the offseason.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (on December 22, 2025): “Full trade, per ESPN sources: A’s receive: Jeff McNeil and $5.75 million (to help cover his $15.75 million salary; the Mets also would pay his $2 million buyout if his option isn’t exercised) Mets receive: RHP Yordan Rodriguez”
A’s receive: Jeff McNeil and $5.75 million (to help cover his $15.75 million salary; the Mets also would pay his $2 million buyout if his option isn’t exercised)
Mets receive: RHP Yordan Rodriguez
Looking At McNeil’s Career
GettyJeff McNeil #1 of the New York Mets reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on August 16, 2024 in New York City.
McNeil was picked in the 12th round of the 2013 MLB Draft.
He spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Mets, and made the All-Star Game twice (in 2019 and 2022).
During the 2022 season, McNeil batted .326 with 174 hits in 148 games.
GettyJeff McNeil #1 of the New York Mets hits a run scoring single during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field on July 29, 2024 in New York City.
So far, it’s looking like the Mets made an excellent decision to move on from McNeil.
He had been coming off a year where he batted .243 with 97 hits, 12 home runs, 54 RBI’s, 42 runs and three stolen bases in 122 games.
Mets Right Now
GettyManager Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 02, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
The Mets have had a tough start to the 2026 MLB season (after already missing the playoffs last year).
Right now, they are at the bottom of the National League East with a 30-38 record in 68 games.
Over their last ten games, the Mets have gone 5-5 (and they are 16-17 in 33 games at home).
Athletics Right Now
GettyJeff McNeil #22 of the Athletics throws to first base during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on May 22, 2026 in San Diego, California.
The Athletics are currently 33-35 in 68 games, which has them as the third-place team in the American League West.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games.
Former New York Mets All-Star Struggling With Current MLB Team