Why the Mets’ infield makeover could begin with Jeff McNeil moving to third base

The Mets still need a third b𝓰aseman and would 𒅌like to get younger and more athletic at second base.

Such a confluence of circumstances has team officials considering the idea of reun✨iting Jeff McNeil with third base for next season. McNeil played the position earlier in his Mets career, but gradually moved to second base and the outfield.

That the Mets are considering McNeil for third base tells you the organization’s level of desperation in ♊trying to fill the spot.

Brett Baty struggled for much of this season, both offensively and defensively, and earlier this week was demoted to Triple-A Syracuse. It’s possible the 23-year-old Baty will remain at third base, but it wouldn’t be surprising if the🧔 organization begins transitioning him to the outfield next season.