PORT ST. LUCIE — Jeff McNeil went from starting second baseman to utility infielder to part-time outfielder all during one offseason with the Mets.
The 26-year-old McNeil scrapped to reach the major leagues last season and is determined to take the same approach and force his way into manager Mickey Callaway’s lineup in 2019.
“Last year, I was trying to make the team and trying to play well, and in spring training I was on the minor league side and had a great year,” McNeil said Monday upon reporting to spring training.
“This year I am coming in, definitely learning a new position, but I am not too worried.