Two-time All-Star could return for Mets in NLCS

The good news keeps on coming for the New York Mets.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed to reporters this week that injured utilityman Jeff McNeil has “a really good chance” of returning for the team’s upcoming National League Championship Series against either the San Diego Padres or Los Angeles Dodgers.

Mendoza noted that the Mets successfully petitioned Major League Baseball to allow McNeil to play in the Arizona Fall League on Friday and Saturday. If he comes out of both games without issue, he will be included on the NLCS roster, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

McNeil, a two-time All-Star and former NL batting champion with the Mets, has been out since Sept. 6 after fracturing his right wrist on a hit-by-pitch. While McNeil’s numbers were down overall this season (.238 with 12 home runs and 44 RBI in 129 regular season games), the lefty hitter offers plenty of versatility with his ability to play second base, third base or outfield.

That could prove helpful for the Mets as they look to capture their first NL pennant since 2015.