Jeff McNeil Trade: Athletics land 2022 batting champion in deal with Mets
The Oakland Athletics are working to climb out of the bottom of the AL West. After a disappointing 2025 season, in which they finished with a 76-86 record, the team is addressing its offensive shortcomings by trading with the New York Mets for one of the league's top hitters, Jeff McNeil. This year, the A's placed second-to-last in their division. To avoid a repeat, they are assembling what analysts already consider one of the strongest lineups heading into the upcoming season. The 2022 MLB batting champion joins a roster that features AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz, along with Jacob Wilson, Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom, and Lawrence Butler. But McNeil offers more than just a reliable bat. Widely regarded as one of the league's best utility players, the eight-year veteran brings the versatility Oakland has been seeking.The deal to […]