Mets rumors: ESPN places 80% chance of this player getting traded after Marcus Semien deal

The New York Mets entered this phase of MLB Free Agency riding momentum from the Marcus Semien trade and the f ollow-up move for Devin Williams , but Semien’s arrival still reshuffled the depth chart and put Jeff McNeil’s role under fresh scrutiny . Semien’s arrival tightened the infield picture. It pushed McNeil out of second base. It placed him back into a corner-outfield role that has never suited his defensive profile. And it created the kind of roster tension that often ends with a phone call from a contender seeking a steady bat.

Jeff McNeil still carries value. He hits for average, works counts, and plays with a calm rhythm that fans trust. But the Mets now need sharper fielding and more defined roles. ESPN’s latest projection , an 80% chance of a McNeil trade, only add