In a bit of surprising news today, Mets utility player Jeff McNeil underwent surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome after the conclusion of the 2025 season. He’s expected to be ready for the beginning of spring training.

McNeil was reportedly feeling the effects of the condition late in the season, and he struggled throughout the month of September. In 84 plate appearances that month, he hit just .187/.274/.240 with a 53 wRC+.

Before then, McNeil had put together a very nice bounce back season as he was coming off a pair of so-so seasons at the plate. Even with the September struggles included, McNeil hit .243/.335/.411 with 12 home runs and a 111 wRC+, and he was worth 2.3 fWAR.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome has been a far more common injury for major league pitchers than position players, an

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