PORT ST. LUCIE — Jeff McNeil is entering spring training as a left fielder — and the Mets’ primary one, at that.
In clarifying his plan on Thursday, manager Mickey Callaway said it’s expected McNeil’s outfield use will be limited to left field, and that McNeil would be the starter against most right-handed pitching.
Brandon Nimmo would play center field and Michael Conforto would play right in such instances.
Juan Lagares and Keon Broxton are the Mets’ other outfielders. Callaway indicated McNeil could start games in left field and move to second base as a defensive replacement for Robinson Cano in later innings.