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Mets Send Jeff McNeil to A’s, Add Young Arm in Cost-Cutting Move

The New York Mets are trading McNeil to the Oakland Athletics for a rookie-ball pitcher, per ESPN. New York will also send cash to cover McNeil’s $15.75M salary and a $2M buyout on his 2026 club option. The deal clears payroll as the Mets continue reshaping the roster this offseason, while they also target Ketel Marte and Cody Bellinger.