Mets Bench Jeff McNeil to Address Hitting Struggles
Manager Carlos Mendoza emphasizes need for McNeil to regain line-drive hitting form
- Jeff McNeil benched for the second time in four games due to ongoing hitting issues.
- McNeil's performance has declined significantly since winning the batting title in 2022.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza notes McNeil is lifting the ball too much, impacting his consistency.
- José Iglesias, recently called up from Triple-A, is starting in McNeil's place.
- Mendoza remains hopeful McNeil will return to form with continued practice and adjustments.