Jeff McNeil (hamstring) reportedly going on Mets IL
The New York Mets will place second baseman Jeff McNeil on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain, reports Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News.
What It Means:
McNeil had an MRI on Monday after leaving Sunday's game versus the Tampa Bay Rays with left hamstring tightness. The Mets are receiving multiple opinions on the injury and the severity of the strain is unclear. Michael Conforto is also expected to land on the IL with a hamstring issue after leaving Sunday's game early. The Mets will call up outfielders Johneshwy Fargas and Khalil Lee to fill the voids on the roster.
McNeil is averaging 7.4 FanDuel points per game this season. He is slashing .242/.336/.374 with 3 homers, 8 RBI, and 13 runs scored across 113 plate appearances. Over his first three seasons, McNeil slashed .319/.383/.501 with a .375 wOBA.
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