McNeil Returns to Citi Field, A's Face Old Team

0:00On April 8th, Jeff McNeill stepped back onto a New York field Tuesday for the first time since his December trade from the Metz to the A's. His new squad dropped the 5-3 decision to the Yankees in the Bronx. But McNeill's really got the upcoming series at Cityfield Circle, starting Friday, when the A's rolled into Queens for nearly a full week. The Metz shook things up big this off season, trading outfielder Brandon Nemo to Texas for Marcus Semyon and letting first baseman Pete Alonzo walk to. Baltimore and Free Agency. Closer Edwin Diaz also bolted to the Dodgers, despite their efforts to keep him. McNeill sees a ton of familiar faces gone from Queens, guys who'd been there for years like him. He called the whole transition crazy, but says he's straight happy to be wearing A's green now. The A's stumbled out the gate, dropping their first four games in five of their first six, before snagging a series from the Astros. McNeill started A's cold at 1 for 13, with six strikeouts, but he's heated up lately, collecting hits in four straight games while chasing that.

1:01First, extra base knock. That city match-up should stir some real emotions from McNeill against his old crew. Keep an eye on how he handles the homecoming vibe. New York Metz news today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters on and off the field. I'm Cory with the story.