MLB in brief: Jeff McNeil traded to the A’s | Brandon Lowe wants to make the playoffs
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Jeff McNeil traded to the A's
The cleanup of Francisco Lindor's “friends” continues.
The New York Mets will receive a rookie-ball arm in the deal that sends Jeff McNeil to the A's, sources tell ESPN. The Mets also will be sending cash to help cover McNeil's $15.75 million salary, plus the $2 million buyout on a club option for next year.
– Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 22, 2025
Brandon Lowe wants to make the playoffs
He believes in the Pirates.
Will we see a Pirates playoff run in 2026? Brandon Lowe thinks it could happen
via @JMackeyPG pic.twitter.com/1jlzQQUuLu
– FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) December 22, 2025
Cody Bellinger and the Mets
Is it possible?
Column: Why Mets should forgo discipline, pursue Cody Bellinger https://t.co/VaGNa9I3nD
– Will Sammon (@WillSammon) December 22, 2025
Doing your homework
Munetaka Murakami spoke to Seiya Suzuki and Shota Imanaga to find out what it's like to play in Chicago.
Munetaka Murakami says he's already spoken to Seiya Suzuki and Shota Imanaga about playing in the U.S. and playing in Chicago.
– Russell Dorsey (@Russ_Dorsey1) December 22, 2025
Jorge Polanco and his versatility
He's been preparing to play first base for a year.
Jorge Polanco was advertising to teams in free agency that he would play 1B, 2B, and 3B
He says he expects the transition to first base to be smooth given that he had been preparing last year in Seattle to play the position pic.twitter.com/u5tl5kdbR6
– SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) December 22, 2025
More depth
Jorge Burgos signs minor league contract in Toronto.
#BlueJays have signed 1B/OF Jorge Burgos to a minor-league deal, per the transaction log.
The 23-year-old played 98 games at AA last season, slashing .206/.295/.386 with 14 HR, 73 RBI & 101 wRC+. https://t.co/Kp4IEEjUpC
– Thomas Hall (@Hall_Thomas_) December 22, 2025
Over a million dollars in Japan for Bobby Dalbec
Interesting.
Bobby Dalbec is getting more than $1M in guaranteed money in Japan.https://t.co/8h70n92hl0
– Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) December 21, 2025
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