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The Mets are not closing in on a player negotiation with the Yankees before the start of the 2022 MLB season. There are players on the NL team who could help the Mules, and one who shines is infielder Jeff McNeil.
McNeil emerged as a potential star in major league ball, but his performance has waned in the past two years. This makes him a “negotiable” player.
The Mules don’t have a second base specialist as a consolidated starter and this player could come in here.
Has Jeff McNeil played his last season with the Mets?https://t.co/M4VNu97iEv
– WFAN Sports Radio (@ WFAN660) December 24, 2021
The New York Yankees are also looking to Matt Chapman to strengthen the infield next year. The player belongs to the Oakland Athletics and they could seek a trade for him.
Yankees would be interested in a trade for Matt Chapman⚾️ https://t.co/tDMcV9q3TU
– FanSided ES (@FanSided_ES) December 31, 2021
The idea they have in New York is to use the 28-year-old right-hander as a shortstop defender, a position he would be suited to because of the quality of his glove.
Kyle Seager, who announced his retirement from MLB a few days ago, was a consistent hitter against the New York Yankees throughout his career with the Seattle Mariners.
The third baseman had a .251 / .326 / .469 offensive line in 56 games against the striped uniform squad and hit 10 home runs.
