Mets' Jeff McNeil Exits Game After Being Hit by Pitch

What Happened?

During the third inning of Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil was hit by a pitch thrown by Braves pitcher Kyle Wright. McNeil was visibly in pain and immediately left the game.

Injury Update

McNeil is currently undergoing evaluation for a possible hand injury. The Mets have not yet provided an official update on his condition, but manager Luis Rojas said after the game that McNeil is day-to-day.

Impact on the Mets

McNeil is a key player for the Mets, and his absence will be a blow to the team. McNeil is batting .318 with 10 home runs and 44 RBIs this season, and he is one of the best defensive second basemen in baseball.

With McNeil out of the lineup, the Mets will likely turn to Luis Guillorme or Jonathan Villar to fill in at second base. Guillorme is a solid defender, but he is not as good of a hitter as McNeil. Villar is a more versatile player, but he has not been as productive at the plate this season.

Conclusion

The Mets will hope that McNeil’s injury is not serious and that he can return to the lineup soon. In the meantime, the team will need to find a way to replace his production on both offense and defense.