Jeff Passan’s newest trade rankings place Jeff McNeil , once signed for $50 million, at the top of the list with the highest odds of being moved. Add in the reported tension with Francisco Lindor and a shrinking role, and it’s easy to see why the Mets may be ready to move on. What really heats things is the Padres emerging as a realistic escape route, setting the stage for one of the first big moves of the trade season.

Jim Riley mentioned on BallCap Sports YouTube Channel , “Jeff McNeil came in at number 25. Suppose you get hung up on where players rank on a list like this. In that case, it’s interesting because he lands ahead of Nolan Arenado, ahead of Jasson Domínguez, and ahead of some other players who you might personally rank higher. But that’s not the point here.”

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