Mets Season in Review: Neil Walker

By Vincent Perricone

Dec 20, 2016

Aug 20, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; New York Mets infielder Neil Walker (20) scores in the sixth inning on a base hit by center fielder Justin Raggiano (1) (not pictured) against the San Francisco Giantso at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports /

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Accepting the Mets qualifying offer of 1 year and $17.2 million, it’s a bit of a risk if you look at it from an endurance standpoint.

If Walker is healthy, he will produce both offensively and defensively. Especially in a contract season coming up, Walker will want to sign a long term deal in the offseason.

He’s a very good fit for New York because of his intangibles. Being a very good defender and adding some power to the top of the order, New York will have some thumpers in the lineup this year.

As for trade rumors, the only way I could see the Mets dealing Walker, or even listening to offers, is if something goes wrong and they don’t pan out this year. That being said, I don’t expect that to happen.

Look for New York to come to a long term deal either during the season, or after, depending on the health and production of Walker.

Contract Status and Trade Rumors