Jeff McNeil, after dealing with left biceps discomfort, made his Grapefruit League debut for the Mets, batting cleanup. Mets' Carlos Mendoza emphasized the need to get McNeil at-bats and downplayed the significance of his cleanup role. McNeil expressed satisfaction with his performance, citing good timing and no rust in his Spring Training debut.
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"Business as usual" #Mets Jeff McNeil says there was no rust and his timing was good in his Spring Training debut tonight after dealing with left bicep soreness https://t.co/SYJuvLjTwt
Carlos Mendoza on Jeff McNeil hitting cleanup tonight: “Don’t make too much out of it right now. We have got to get him at-bats.”
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Jeff McNeil (left biceps discomfort) is making his Grapefruit League debut today, as promised, batting cleanup.
https://t.co/ep3dGXVUuh McNeil has been a rumor this spring. The Mets need him to fully reappear when it counts.
Jeff McNeil (left biceps discomfort) will play five innings in a minor league game Sunday, then make his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday after a three-plus week absence. With 10 work days left before Opening Day, McNeil should have enough time to be ready for March 28.