The Mets and Jeff McNeil have reportedly reached a four-year, $50 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal is pending a physical.
The agreement reportedly will also include a fifth-year club option that could potentially be worth $63.75 million. McNeil, the National League batting champion, along with his agent met with the Mets leadership at Citi Field this week to secure a deal.
McNeil was slated to attend an arbitration trial with the club as he previously requested $7.75 million, and the Mets only offered $6.25 million. But, according to Passan, further discussions led to the Mets keeping the two-time All-Star past his remaining two years and buying out multiple free agent seasons.
