Overview
- New York sent McNeil to the Athletics earlier this week, marking the end of his seven-plus seasons with the Mets.
- The Mets acquired 17-year-old right-handed pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez in the deal, with multiple reports noting $5.75 million going to Oakland to offset McNeil’s 2026 salary.
- President of baseball operations David Stearns issued a statement thanking McNeil for his contributions and expressing excitement about adding Rodriguez to the system.
- McNeil’s Instagram message said, “New York will always be part of my story,” as he thanked fans, ownership, coaches, and teammates and looked ahead to his “next chapter in green and gold.”
- The move continues a broader overhaul after earlier trades of Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and Edwin Diaz, with some coverage also recalling a reported in-season confrontation between McNeil and Francisco Lindor.