Mets Release Billy McKinney from Triple-A Syracuse

The New York Mets have released veteran outfielder Billy McKinney from their Triple-A Syracuse roster after he hit just .184/.285/.307 with three home runs and nine RBIs in 33 games this season. McKinney, 30, was originally a first-round pick by the Oakland Athletics in 2013 and has played for several MLB teams, including the Yankees, Blue Jays, Brewers, Dodgers, Athletics, and Pirates. His most recent major league appearance came with the Yankees in 2023, where he hit .227 with six home runs in 48 games, and he previously played for the Mets in 2021. Despite early promise, McKinney's MLB career slash line stands at .209/.284/.386. The Mets' decision to release him comes as they seek more productive depth options, and McKinney now enters free agency with his professional future uncertain.