Mets' Jeff McNeil to open season on injured list with oblique strain

New York Mets' Jeff McNeil fouls off a pitch during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Jupiter, Fla.

New York Mets' Jeff McNeil fouls off a pitch during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)


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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — New York Mets All-Star infielder Jeff McNeil will open the season on the injured list because of a strained right oblique. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says the 2022 big league batting champion has a low grade strain. McNeil won't participate in baseball activities for a week to 10 days and likely will be sidelined for three to four weeks. The 32-year-old McNeil hit .238 with 12 homers and 44 RBIs last year. He played the majority of the season at second base, but also played both corner outfield positions.

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