Mets Agree On Contract Extension With Jeff McNeil

 

Mets 2B Jeff McNeil (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets agreed to a contract extension with 2B Jeff McNeil this afternoon for four years-$50 million with a club option that could increase it to a five-year deal for $63 million.

McNeil is now under team control through the 2026 season with a team option for the 2027 season.

He is coming off an excellent season with a .326 batting average with nine homers in 62 RBI with 39 doubles.

McNeil has developed into one of the cornerstones of the franchise as a two-time All-Star with a batting title and Silver Slugger Award.

Now that he has has been extended, he will help solidify the defense up the middle for years to come with SS Francisco Lindor.

It's a great start to extend McNeil and CF Brandon Nimmo earlier in the offseason. Hopefully 1B Pete Alonso will next.

Mets Sign Outfielder Tommy Pham

Mets Outfielder Tommy Pham (Photo Credits to David Kohl-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets have signed outfielder Tommy Pham for one year, $6 million.

Pham had a down season last year with the Reds and Red Sox with an 87 OPS+ and .374 slugging percentage.

However, he hit well against left handed pitching with a .784 OPS.

Pham fills an important need for the Met roster as a fourth outfielder and DH.

He can also DH and will compete with Francisco Alvarez, Daniel Vogelbach, Brett Baty and Darif Ruf for that spot..