McNeil, who is entering the final year of his contract, could provide serious value as a super utility player capable of playing every infield spot but shortstop and all three outfield spots. But if the Mets don't view that as his role, it's unclear what his role would be.

What could be a seismic offseason for the Mets had its first really loud moment late Sunday afternoon when the news broke that the club had traded Brandon Nimmo, a drafted-and-developed cog in their c...