BREAKING: New York Mets’ second baseman Jeff McNeil was ejected during a tense moment in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers on Friday night. The incident unfolded at Citi Field as former Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom, making his return after leaving the team in December 2022, delivered a crucial full-count fastball that was called a strike.
The atmosphere was charged as McNeil, believing he had earned a walk, reacted strongly to the plate umpire Scott Barry‘s decisive call. After angrily throwing his bat towards the dugout, McNeil shouted at Barry, who promptly ejected him from the game. This marked McNeil’s first ejection in his Major League Baseball (MLB) career and made him the first Mets player to face ejection this season.
The incident highlights the emotional intensity of the game, especially with deGrom’s return to a field where he once thrived as a two-time National League Cy Young Award winner. Fans and players alike are feeling the impact of this confrontation, which has sparked discussions among baseball enthusiasts on social media.
As the Mets seek to regain momentum in the season, McNeil’s unexpected exit adds another layer of drama to the team’s challenges. With the game still in progress, all eyes will be on how the Mets respond following this incident and whether McNeil will face any further disciplinary actions.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as we track the fallout from McNeil’s ejection and its implications for the Mets moving forward.