Jeff McNeil, a former Mets player who was traded to the A's in December, returned for his first game in New York since his transfer. McNeil anticipates an emotional return to Citi Field after a significant turnover at the team. This follows several players who ended up elsewhere this year, including Brandon Nimmo, Pete Alonso, and Edwin Díaz, who were traded to Los Angeles. Despite the transition, McNeil expressed his excitement and love for the A’s, noting that the team's performance has improved compared to their previous season at a minor league ballpark in Sacramento.