Mets sit slumping Jeff McNeil again to ‘work on some things’ after brutal homestand
NY Post
WASHINGTON — Jeff McNeil appeared to have turned a corner on the Mets’ last road trip, but his latest turn is toward the bench.
After a 5-for-32 (.156) homestand, the slumping second baseman was absent from the lineup as the Mets began their three-game series against the Nationals on Monday.
It was the second time in four games that Jose Iglesias started in McNeil’s spot, but unlike the last instance the desire to give McNeil a rest wasn’t cited by manager Carlos Mendoza.
“We’re giving Jeff another day to continue to work on some things and get back on track,” Mendoza said before the Mets won 8-7 at Nationals Park.
Iglesias produced big on this night, finishing 3-for-5 with an RBI and stolen base.
“It’s a perfect time for me to be on this great team that wants to win, and contribute and continue to communicate with the players like we have been doing” said the veteran infielder Iglesias, who was selected from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.
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SACRAMENTO — P.J. Tucker understands his reputation as a hard-nosed player who is willing to vocalize displeasure.