After struggling in 2021, Jeff McNeil, Dominic Smith, and J.D. Davis all entered the offseason with their futures in Flushing very much up in the air. Once viewed as integral parts of the future of the New York Mets, it now seems like the three players could all be shipped out of town for spare parts.
After the additions of Eduardo Escobar, Mark Canha and Starling Marte in free agency, it became all the more certain than ever that at least some — if not all — of them will be wearing a different jersey in 2022.
McNeil might be the most likely to stay due to his position versatility and the uncertainty surrounding his position of second base, however one more move could change that in a snap. Smith too has a lot of potential upside at the plate, as he received down-ballot NL MVP votes in 2020, just two seasons ago.
However, of the trio, Davis is actually the one who the Mets should prioritize holding onto.
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