Athletics' Jeff McNeil: Blasts first homer Tuesday

McNeil went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Mariners.

Analysis:

McNeil connected on his first homer of 2026, sending a Luis Castillo changeup over the right-field fence for a solo shot in the fourth inning. The second baseman isn't known for his power and hasn't provided much in that department, but he has been solid to start his first season with the Athletics, slashing .278/.361/.389 with a homer, five doubles, five RBI, seven runs and a stolen base across 23 contests.