Utility player Jeff McNeil will not be heading into free agency in 2024 after agreeing to a four-year extension with the New York Mets, according to a report from ESPN.
McNeil knocked in 39 doubles, nine home runs and 62 RBI in 589 plate appearances in 2022.
McNeil has been a key part of the Mets' roster since his 2018 debut, and showed his versatility by played at infield and outfield positions. He logged 106 games at second base last season, a career-high, and spent 47 games as an outfielder.The average annual value of the deal is $12.5 million, which pushes the Mets' new projected payroll plus tax to an unprecedented $467 million.
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