Jeff McNeil, who was thought to be out for the season with a broken wrist, is gearing up to play in the Arizona Fall League this weekend. He wants to show he’s ready to come back if the Mets beat the Phillies and move on in the playoffs.
Before Game 4 of the National League Division Series, McNeil joined his team for some practice. He was seen taking batting practice and working on his fielding skills.
Jeff McNeil takes BP before Game 4
— SNY (@SNYtv)
The Mets are trying to get permission from Major League Baseball for McNeil to play in Arizona because Hurricane Milton messed up their facilities in Florida . They hope he can get some game time there as part of his recovery plan.
McNeil’s Performance and Team Adjustments:
Before getting hurt, McNeil had a batting average of .238 with 12 home runs over 129 games. While he’s been recovering, Jose Iglesias has stepped up big time for the Mets, hitting even better than expected and bringing energy with his song “OMG.” Fans might wonder if Iglesias will keep this level of performance going forward.
There’s a history of players coming back from injuries through the Fall League. Remember when Kyle Schwarber tore his ACL and LCL but still managed to return for the Cubs’ World Series run after playing in an AFL game?
MLB teams have strict rules about setting their rosters before each playoff series starts. They can make changes between rounds but can’t take someone off unless they’re injured again. The first game of the NLCS is scheduled for Sunday.
What do you think about Jeff McNeil’s chances? Will he make it back in time?
