Spring training is almost here, and the New York Mets have a good problem on their hands—too many infielders for too few spots. With Pete Alonso re-signed, the team has a locked-in group featuring the “Polar Bear” at first, Francisco Lindor at short, and Mark Vientos likely taking over at third with Brett Baty to back him up if he is not traded. That leaves second base as the only real question mark, with Jeff McNeil and Luisangel Acuña as the top contenders.
McNeil: The Proven Veteran
Jeff McNeil has been the Mets’ go-to second baseman for years, and when he’s right, he’s one of the toughest outs in baseball.