The New York Mets are trading longtime second baseman Jeff McNeil to the A's,ESPN's Jeff Passan reported.
In return,the Mets will receive an unnamed rookie-ball pitcher, per the report. The Mets will also send cash to the A's to help cover McNeil's $15.75 million salary and $2 million buyout on a team option for next season.
McNeil, 33, has played his entire eight-season MLB career with the Mets. He received Rookie of the Year votes in his first season in 2018 and was named to the All-Star team in 2019. He was named an All-Star again in 2022, when he led the National League with a .326 batting average.
In his career, McNeil is a .284/.351/.428 hitter. He has averaged 10 home runs, 46 RBI and 4.6 stolen bases per season.
His production at the plate has dropped since 2023, as he hit .238 and .243 the past two seasons. He slashed .243/.355/.411 with 12 home runs, 54 RBI and 3 stolen bases in 2025.
McNeil was made expendable whenthe Mets acquired second baseman Marcus Semienfrom the Texas Rangers in November in exchange for Brandon Nimmo, another longtime Mets veteran.
The trade of McNeil continues significant roster turnover in New York. So far this offseason, the Mets lost All-Star slugger Pete Alonso to the Orioles and All-Star closer Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers via free agency, in addition to the trades of Nimmo and McNeil.
The Mets have signed infielder Jorge Polanco and relievers Devin Williams and Luke Weaver to help offset the departures.
