Billy Mckinney
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Dec 31 2023McKinney signed a minor-league deal with the Yankees on Saturday, Max Goodman of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney's big-league debut came as a Yankee back in 2018, but he's failed to make much of an impact there or elsewhere across parts of five seasons. In 263 career games, he's hit just .206/.277/.387. Things went even worse for him last season, as he played 23 games for Oakland and hit .096/.158/.173. It's hard to envision him playing a major role at the big-league level this season.
Dec 8 2023McKinney signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Friday, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney split the 2023 season between the Yankees and their Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, posting a .726 OPS with six homers over 48 games during his time with the big club. The 29-year-old will provide the Bronx Bombers with some veteran outfield depth.
Nov 2 2023The Yankees outrighted McKinney (back) to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Back spasms have kept McKinney out of action since late August, and he'll now lose his spot on the Yankees' 40-man roster. The 29-year-old outfielder has the option to become a free agent and should be able to secure at least a minor-league deal after posting a .726 OPS with New York.
Aug 22 2023The Yankees placed McKinney on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left lower-back spasm. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This back stiffness first popped up late last week and McKinney may have aggravated when he returned to action in Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox. The 28-year-old outfielder was slashing just .184/.304/.263 in 46 plate appearances since the calendar flipped to August.
Aug 20 2023McKinney (back) will start in left field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A stiff back kept McKinney on the bench for Saturday's 8-1 loss, but he'll draw back into the lineup Sunday to make his third start in four games. McKinney is without a clear path to an everyday spot in the Yankees outfield, but he should play at least semi-regularly against right-handed pitching while manager Aaron Boone occasionally hands rest days to the likes of Giancarlo Stanton, Jake Bauers and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
Aug 19 2023McKinney's absence from the lineup Saturday against the Red Sox is due to a stiff back, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney's back stiffness may be part of the reason he's hit just .184/.304/.263 over his last 15 games. Greg Allen starts in left field in his absence.
Aug 4 2023McKinney went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney extended the Yankees' lead to 3-0 with a blast in the first inning off Cristian Javier, his sixth long ball of the year. McKinney's seen his playing time take a hit following the return of Aaron Judge -- Thursday's start was just McKinney's second in New York's last six games. Overall, the 28-year-old McKinney is slashing .237/.315/.474 with 14 runs scored, 12 RBI and a stolen base through 108 plate appearances this season.
Jul 31 2023McKinney is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting McKinney finds himself on the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher (Tyler Glasnow) for the third game in a row, a clear sign that he's no longer viewed as a strong-side platoon player in the wake of Aaron Judge's return from the injured list. At least for the time being, the lefty-hitting Jake Bauers appears to be the top option at the corner-outfield spot opposite Judge. Isiah Kiner-Falefa or Greg Allen will likely replace Bauers in the corner outfield when the Yankees face left-handed pitching.
Jul 26 2023McKinney is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees will roll out a right-handed-hitting outfield of Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Harrison Bader and Giancarlo Stanton against Mets southpaw Jose Quintana, leaving no room in the lineup for the lefty-hitting McKinney. He had started in center field or left field in each of the last four games, going 3-for-8 with a home run, five walks, four runs, three RBI and a stolen base.
Jul 23 2023McKinney went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs and a stolen base against Kansas City in Saturday's 5-2 win. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney set the table from the leadoff spot for New York, reaching base three times and scoring two of the team's five runs. It was the first time the outfielder has batted leadoff this season, and the start was just his third since the All-Star break. McKinney is starting again Sunday, this time batting seventh and playing left field, per Max Goodman of The Newark Star-Ledger.
Jul 17 2023McKinney is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney will be on the bench after he went 0-for-4 with a run scored and four strikeouts while starting one game during the Yankees' series in Colorado. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will draw another start in left field and bat seventh for the series opener in Los Angeles.
Jul 14 2023McKinney isn't in the Yankees' lineup Friday against Colorado, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney has just two hits in his last 10 games, and he'll sit out the first game of the second half as the Rockies send southpaw Austin Gomber to the mound. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will take over in left field and bat seventh.
Jul 6 2023McKinney (foot) is starting in right field Thursday against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney was temporarily relegated to the bench for a handful of games while nursing a sore foot, but he's now back in the lineup Thursday. The 28-year-old outfielder has been in a slump of late, going just 1-for-15 with six strikeouts across his last seven games.
Jul 5 2023Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed Wednesday that McKinney has been available off the bench only in an emergency the last few days after recently fouling a ball off his foot, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It explains why McKinney hasn't started since the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. McKinney had also cooled off at the dish prior to the foot issue, going hitless in his last 14 at-bats. He could return to the lineup as soon as Thursday.
Jul 3 2023McKinney is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney had been on the bench for four of the Yankees' previous five games, but all of those absences from the lineup had come with the opposition bringing left-handed pitchers to the hill. The lefty-hitting outfielder will now be sitting out Monday against a right-hander (Tyler Wells), with both McKinney and fellow lefty hitter Jake Bauers ceding their spots in the corner outfield to a pair of right-handed hitters in Giancarlo Stanton and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
Jul 2 2023McKinney is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be on the bench for the fourth time in five games, with all four absences coming against left-handed pitching. McKinney owns a respectable .801 OPS in 65 plate appearances since receiving a promotion from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on June 7, so he could still be in line for steady playing time versus right-handers until Aaron Judge (toe) makes his way back from the injured list.
Jun 29 2023McKinney is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Yankees facing a lefty (Hogan Harris) for the second day in a row, McKinney will once again take a seat after he was also on the bench for Wednesday's 11-0 win. Since being called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on June 7, McKinney has produced an .884 OPS over 59 plate appearances, making him one of the Yankees' more productive hitters during that stretch. He should be able to see at least semi-regular playing time versus right-handed pitching until he cools off.
Jun 25 2023McKinney went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder took Jon Gray deep in the fourth inning, and that proved to be the game's only spark of offense. McKinney has gone yard three times in the last five contests, and since his addition to the roster early in the month he's hit safely in 14 of 15 games, generating a .320/.346/.660 slash line with half of his 16 hits (three doubles, a triple and four homers) going for extra bases. Aaron Judge (toe) still lacks a clear timeline for his return, so McKinney figures to remain a fixture in the lineup as long as he keeps producing.
Jun 21 2023McKinney went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 4-2 victory versus the Mariners on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney hit one of three long balls for New York in the contest, drilling a solo shot to right field in the fourth inning. It was the second straight game with a homer for the outfielder, who has taken on a near-everyday role since Aaron Judge went on the IL with a toe injury two weeks ago. McKinney has performed well in Judge's absence, slashing .317/.333/.659 with three homers and five RBI over 42 plate appearances.
Jun 11 2023McKinney will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Harrison Bader (hamstring) and Aaron Judge (toe) on the injured list, McKinney has moved into a near-everyday role in the Yankees outfield following his promotion from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. He'll pick up his fifth consecutive start Sunday after recording exactly one hit -- including three extra-base knocks -- in each of his first four games with New York.
Jun 8 2023McKinney went 2-for-6 with a triple, a solo home run and two total runs across both games of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney started in center field in the matinee and in left field in the nightcap. He came up with an extra-base hit in each contest, tripling and scoring in Game 1 and belting a solo shot in Game 2. These were the first two major-league games of the campaign for McKinney, who was called up Thursday after Aaron Judge (toe) was placed on the injured list. McKinney is highly unlikely to replicate Judge's numbers, but he has a bit of power in his own right, as he went deep nine times in 40 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre prior to his call-up.
Jun 7 2023The Yankees selected McKinney's contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney has the unenviable task of filling the roster spot of Aaron Judge (toe), who was moved to the 10-day injured list. He's performed well at Triple-A this season, slashing .274/.388/.511 with nine home runs. McKinney should see some playing time versus righties as the Yankees deal with multiple outfield injuries, and he's capable of filling in at first base as well.
Mar 19 2023McKinney was reassigned to minor-league camp Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney signed with the Yankees as a non-roster invitee in December, and it's hardly a surprise he won't be included on the Opening Day roster. The 28-year-old had a .476 OPS in 14 spring games and is coming off a 2022 campaign during which he went 5-for-52 in 23 contests for the Athletics.
Aug 1 2022McKinney owns a .306/.387/.533 slash line with 21 extra-base hits (nine doubles, four triples, eight home runs) and 37 RBI across 48 games with Triple-A Las Vegas since May 15. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney was booted off the 40-man roster back on May 9 after furnishing an abysmal .096/.158/.173 slash line across 57 plate appearances with the Athletics. However, the 27-year-old has found new life in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, where he's also posted a pair of stolen bases and 31 runs over his 48-game stint with the Aviators in addition to the numbers previously cited. McKinney has only marginally cut down his strikeout rate to 27.0 percent from the 28.1 percent figure he'd posted against big-league arms, but he has upped his walk rate to 10.8 percent after drawing free passes at a 7.0 percent clip in Oakland.
May 9 2022The Athletics designated McKinney for assignment Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be pushed off the 40-man roster in favor of Luis Barrera, who was also called up from Triple-A Las Vegas to take McKinney's spot on the 26-man active roster. McKinney had managed a lowly .096/.158/.173 slash line while striking out in 28.1 percent of his plate appearances through the first month of the season, so he could have a tough time earning a spot on another organization's 40-man roster. If he goes unclaimed off waivers, McKinney will be assigned to Las Vegas.
May 1 2022McKinney is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney will head to the bench after going 0-for-7 while starting in both of the Athletics' last two contests. Ramon Laureano (suspension) is one week away from being cleared to make his season debut with Oakland, and McKinney looks like one of the top candidates to lose out on at-bats in the outfield once that happens. McKinney is sitting on a miserable .111/.180/.200 slash line through 50 plate appearances this season.
Apr 22 2022McKinney will sit Friday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney has done very little with his chances thus far this season, hitting .118/.189/.206 in 37 trips to the plate. Mickey McDonald will be the right fielder Friday.
Apr 17 2022McKinney is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney has typically been a fixture in Oakland's lineup versus right-handed pitching to begin the season, but he'll take a seat in the series finale against Toronto righty Alek Manoah. With Chad Pinder and Seth Brown manning the corner-outfield spots, the recently recalled Christian Bethancourt will be replacing McKinney in the starting nine at first base.
Apr 16 2022McKinney isn't starting Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney went 0-for-5 with a walk and two strikeouts in his last two starts, but he'll retreat to the bench with lefty Hyun Jin Ryu on the mound for Toronto. Jed Lowrie will serve as the designated hitter and bat third.
Apr 13 2022McKinney isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney started four of the first five games of the season and went 2-for-14 with a homer, two runs, two RBI and two walks. Seth Brown will serve as the designated hitter while Jed Lowrie starts at first base against left-hander Shane McClanahan.
Apr 11 2022McKinney went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a win over the Phillies on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney drew the start in left field and knocked a 390-foot shot to right field in the seventh inning to expand the Athletics' lead to 2-0 at the time. The 27-year-old drew two starts overall in the weekend series against the Phillies, but Sunday's blast was his first hit of the season.
Apr 9 2022McKinney isn't starting Saturday's game against the Phillies, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney will be out of the lineup for a second straight game to begin the regular season. Jed Lowrie will serve as the designated hitter and bat second.
Apr 7 2022The Athletics selected McKinney's contract Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In addition to representing a lefty-hitting option in the corner outfield, McKinney is one of a slew of players who will likely be part of the Athletics' patchwork approach to the first base position following the trade of Matt Olson to Atlanta earlier in the spring. McKinney possesses decent on-base skills and a modicum of pop, but a dearth of speed and a career .215 average in the big leagues make him a rather low-ceiling fantasy option even if he were to find his way into a full-time role.
Mar 22 2022McKinney, who's currently signed to a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training, is a candidate for the Athletics' open first base job, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney made his Cactus League debut Sunday and went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run, starting that game at first base. The 27-year-old was in right field Tuesday against the Royals while fellow candidate Dalton Kelly took his turn at the position, but the lefty-swinging McKinney, who's flashed some pop in a pair of big-league stints thus far in his career, could make a case for the strong side of a platoon with an impressive enough spring at the plate.
Mar 16 2022McKinney signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Wednesday that includes an invite to major-league camp. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney bounced around in 2021 as he spent time with five different teams, though he only saw game action with the Brewers, Mets and Dodgers. The 27-year-old hit .192/.280/.358 with nine home runs, 32 runs and 27 RBI in 300 plate appearances, and he could be in the Opening Day mix for Oakland, especially if the team continues offloading its top talent.
Nov 30 2021McKinney was non-tendered by the Rangers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney was only acquired from the Dodgers last week, but the Rangers aren't tendering him a contract for 2022. Given the recency of the trade, the team could be attempting to bring him back via a minor-league deal. McKinney appeared in 116 games last season and hit .192/.280/.358 between stints with the Brewers, Mets and Dodgers.
Nov 22 2021McKinney was sent from the Dodgers to the Rangers along with Zach Reks in exchange for cash considerations Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old has played for five different teams across his four years in the league. It's no surprise that he hasn't been able to stick around anywhere for long, as his career .215/.286/.404 slash line isn't nearly good enough for a corner outfielder despite his decent power. While he's landed in an organization where at-bats should be comparatively easy to come by, it's still tough to see him carving out an everyday role.
Nov 19 2021McKinney was designated for assignment Friday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers opted to use his 40-man roster spot on a prospect. McKinney could be looking for an NRI deal after hitting .192 last season.
Oct 16 2021McKinney isn't on the Dodgers' roster for the NLCS against Atlanta, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although the Dodgers will be shorthanded at first base with Max Muncy (elbow) unavailable for the NLCS, McKinney will be left off the roster. He went 0-for-1 while serving as a depth option to begin the postseason.
Oct 6 2021McKinney (hip) was added to the roster for Wednesday's NL Wild Card Game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney had been sidelined since mid-September due to a left hip injury, but he began a rehab assignment last week and went 4-for-15 with three doubles, a run and six strikeouts across four appearances with the minor-league club. He'll likely serve in a depth capacity in Wednesday's wild-card matchup.
Sep 29 2021McKinney (hip) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday at Triple-A Oklahoma City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney has been on the injured list since Sept. 10 with a left hip impingement, but the Dodgers apparently aren't ruling him out from making a return for their final series of the regular season this weekend against Milwaukee. Before hitting the shelf, McKinney hit .146 with a home run and seven RBI in 37 games with the Dodgers.
Sep 10 2021McKinney was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hip impingement Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney started Thursday's game against the Cardinals and went 0-for-2, but he apparently suffered a hip injury in the loss. It's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss more than the minimum of 10 days, but Matt Beaty was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take his place on the active roster.
Aug 29 2021McKinney will start in right field and bat seventh Sunday against the Rockies, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney will step into the lineup for a resting Mookie Betts, but the former's playing time is expected to trend down after the latter returned from the injured list Thursday. Since McKinney was acquired from the Mets on July 21, he's turned in a .167/.307/.264 slash line across 29 games with the Dodgers.
Aug 17 2021McKinney went 1-for-3 with a solo home run as Los Angeles defeated Pittsburgh on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his fourth straight start, McKinney came through with a seventh-inning home run to right to knot the score at 1-1. The journeyman outfielder is slashing a subpar .175/.314/.281 in 20 games since being acquired from the Mets, but he still occupies a sizable role as the fourth outfielder with Los Angeles facing a number of injuries.
Aug 15 2021McKinney will start in right field and bat eighth Sunday against the Mets, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mookie Betts' (hip) recent move to the injured list has reopened playing time in right field for McKinney, who will stay in the lineup for a third straight game. However, with Justin Turner (groin) returning from a five-game absence Sunday and AJ Pollock merely sitting out the series finale with the Mets for maintenance purpose, McKinney could soon move into a fourth-outfielder role. Assuming Turner is fit to play third base on an everyday basis moving forward, Chris Taylor would likely shift to the outfield and start alongside Cody Bellinger and Pollock in most contests.
Aug 8 2021McKinney remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney opened August as a regular for the Dodgers in right field, but he's since moved into a reserve role with Mookie Betts making his way back from the injured list. The Dodgers also reinstated Trea Turner from the COVID-19 IL on Friday, and his addition is expected to result in Chris Taylor spending more time in the outfield. With all of Betts, Taylor, AJ Pollock and Cody Bellinger ahead of him in the pecking order for outfield reps, McKinney's opportunities will likely be scarce in the weeks to come.
Aug 3 2021McKinney is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Astros, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney started the past 10 games but take a seat Tuesday after going 7-for-35 during that stretch. The 26-year-old should fill a depth role going forward since the Dodgers' outfield is now fully healthy with Mookie Betts back from the injured list.
Jul 29 2021McKinney is starting Thursday's game against the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An earlier lineup listed Zach McKinstry as the starting right fielder Thursday, but the team issued a corrected lineup with McKinney starting in right field and batting seventh. The 26-year-old has hit .211 with a double, a run, an RBI and five walks across the last six games.
Jul 25 2021McKinney will start in right field and bat second Sunday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers have wasted little time breaking in McKinney since acquiring him Wednesday. McKinney will man right field for the fourth game in a row Sunday, and he could end up sticking as an everyday player versus right-handed pitching if Mookie Betts' lingering hip issue forces him to the injured list. Through his first three games with Los Angeles, McKinney has gone 2-for-10 with a double and a pair of walks.
Jul 21 2021McKinney was traded from the Mets to the Dodgers on Wednesday in exchange for outfielder Carlos Rincon. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney was cast off the Mets' 40-man roster Friday, but he'll now join the Dodgers going forward. The 26-year-old has slashed .220/.304/.473 with five homers, 15 runs and 14 RBI in 39 major-league games this season. Since he has no minor-league options remaining, McKinney will report to Los Angeles and serve as a depth piece in the outfield.
Jul 16 2021McKinney was designated for assignment by the Mets on Friday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets are finally fully healthy after being decimated by injuries early in the season, leading to McKinney losing his spot on the 40-man roster. He was a solid fill-in during his time in New York with a .220/.304/.4.73 slash line with five homers, 14 RBI and 15 runs in 39 games, and he could be claimed off waivers by another outfield-needy team. J.D. Davis (hand) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.
Jun 21 2021McKinney is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta hasn't announced whether lefty Kyle Muller or righty Ian Anderson will serve as its starting pitcher for Game 1, but the lefty-hitting McKinney will nonetheless find himself on the bench for the third game in a row. McKinney has sat against a pair of southpaws (Jon Lester and Patrick Corbin) the past two days, so he would still seem to have a hold on a strong-side platoon role in the corner outfield for now. McKinney will presumably shift into a reserve role when Michael Conforto (hamstring) and Brandon Nimmo (finger) are likely reinstated from the injured list by the end of the week.
Jun 20 2021McKinney is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Patrick Corbin on the hill for Washington, the lefty-hitting McKinney will head to the bench for the series finale. Albert Almora will take McKinney's spot in the outfield, manning center and batting seventh.
Jun 19 2021McKinney isn't starting Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney had started each of the last six games, but he'll get a breather after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Saturday's matinee. Kevin Pillar will shift to right field while Albert Almora starts in center field.
Jun 14 2021Mckinney (knee) will start in right field and bat fifth Monday against the Cubs, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old sat out the past two games with soreness in his right knee, but he'll rejoin the lineup Monday. McKinney has hit well in 13 games since being acquired by the Mets with a .302/.362/.744 slash line, four homers, five doubles and 12 RBI.
Jun 13 2021McKinney (knee) remains out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Padres, but the Mets expect him to start in the outfield Monday against the Cubs, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mason Williams will replace McKinney in the outfield Sunday, but the latter could still be available off the bench if his sore right knee responds well to a pregame workout. Since being acquired from the Brewers on May 25, McKinney has settled into a near-everyday role for the banged-up Mets, slashing .302/.362/.744 with four home runs, 12 RBI, nine runs and one stolen base in 14 games.
Jun 12 2021Manager Luis Rojas said Saturday that an MRI on McKinney's sore right knee came back clean, leaving the outfielder day-to-day for the time being, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup against the Padres, but given Rojas's postgame update, it doesn't appear that the knee issue is serious. The 26-year-old will be further evaluated Sunday, but at this point he seems unlikely to land on the IL.
Jun 9 2021McKinney went 3-for-5 with two home runs, five total RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney had one of the best offensive performances of his career and now has seven homers on the year -- he launched a solo shot in the fifth inning and later added a two-run blast in the ninth. It's worth noting McKinney has also hit safely in three of the Mets' last four games, and he is taking advantage of the uptick in playing time as his role has been a bit inconsistent over the last few weeks.
Jun 6 2021McKinney went 2-for-5 with a run, RBI, stolen base and strikeout in a 6-2 win over San Diego on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hitting first, McKinney knocked an RBI single in the third inning and followed it up with a single, steal of second and subsequent run in the sixth to play a role in two of the first three Met runs. The outfielder is 8-for-33 in near-regular playing time since debuting with New York on May 27 and looks to see decent at-bats until more Mets return from injury.
Jun 2 2021McKinney is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slowly but surely, the Mets are getting some everyday players back from the injury list, but McKinney looks like he'll still have a line on a strong-side platoon role. With southpaw Madison Bumgarner on the mound for Arizona, the lefty-hitting McKinney will cede duties in right field to the righty-hitting Brandon Drury. McKinney had started the previous five games, going 4-for-17 with two home runs, two doubles, four RBI and four runs.
May 27 2021McKinney went 1-for-2 with a double, two runs scored and a walk in Game two of Thursday's doubleheader against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney made his Mets debut Thursday after being traded from the Brewers earlier in the week. He went 0-for-2 in Game 1, but reached base safely twice in Game 2 and scored both times. The 26-year-old is batting .208 with a .631 OPS and three homers, six RBI and nine runs in 105 plate appearances.
May 25 2021McKinney was acquired by the Mets from the Brewers on Tuesday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Pedro Quintana, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney was designated for assignment by Milwaukee over the weekend, and New York opted for a trade rather than risk losing out on a waiver claim. He got off to a solid start for the Brewers but had a .619 OPS by the time he was DFA'd. The 26-year-old will provide some much-needed outfield depth for the injury-plagued Mets.
May 22 2021The Brewers designated McKinney for assignment Saturday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After providing an early-season spark for the injury-troubled Brewers, McKinney had been a non-factor of late offensively and no longer merited a roster spot, especially now that Christian Yelich is active once again.
May 12 2021McKinney isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney had gone 0-for-10 with a walk and five strikeouts in his last three games. Jackie Bradley will shift to left field while Lorenzo Cain starts in center field.
May 5 2021McKinney is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with Christian Yelich (back) returning to the injured list just one game after being activated, McKinney looks like he'll be relegated to fourth-outfielder duties since Lorenzo Cain (quadriceps) also came off the IL the same day as Yelich. Cain, Jackie Bradley and Avisail Garcia are expected to serve as Milwaukee's everyday outfielders until Yelich rejoins the mix.
May 2 2021McKinney is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney went 2-for-6 with two walks and one run in the past two games but will head to the bench Sunday with southpaw Julio Urias on the mound for Los Angeles. Tyrone Taylor will receive the start in left field, batting second.
Apr 20 2021McKinney went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney slammed a solo shot off Chris Paddack in the third inning Tuesday. After no homers this season prior to Monday, the 26-year-old has two long balls in as many days. The outfielder is likely going to revert back to the bench once Christian Yelich (back) and Lorenzo Cain (quadriceps) return from the 10-day injured list, which could come as soon as next week.
Apr 18 2021McKinney will start in left field and bat sixth Sunday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Set to make his fourth straight start Sunday, McKinney appears to have emerged as the primary replacement in left field for the injured Christian Yelich (back). Over his first three starts in place of Yelich, McKinney has gone 2-for-9 with a walk, two runs and two RBI.
Apr 12 2021McKinney went 3-for-3 with a run scored as a pinch-hitter in Monday's win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney has seen limited at-bats so far this season, and in fact, this was the first time he saw more than one plate appearance this year. He took advantage of the opportunity and recorded three hits, but the 26-year-old outfielder should remain as a bench alternative going forward.
Mar 23 2021McKinney went 5-for-8 (.625) with three home runs and five RBI over his last four spring games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney did not hit much early in the spring, but he has come on at the right time, stacking up hits with the Brewers about a week away from setting their Opening Day roster. The former Blue Jay is out of options, which will likely help his cause when decision day rolls around.
Sep 14 2020McKinney was claimed off waivers by the Brewers on Monday and sent to the alternate training site. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney was cast off the Blue Jays' 40-man roster Friday, and he'll work at the Brewers' alternate training site in Appleton going forward. The 26-year-old made three brief appearances on Toronto's active roster in 2020 and could be a candidate be called up prior to the end of the season. McKinney appeared in just two games this season, but he slashed .215/.274/.422 with 12 home runs and 28 RBI over 84 major-league games in 2019.
Sep 11 2020McKinney was designated for assignment Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney has spent three very brief stints on the active roster this season, appearing in just two games. He's still just 26 years old and owns a respectable 91 wRC+ in 124 career big-league games, so there's a chance he gets claimed off waivers.
Sep 9 2020McKinney was recalled from the alternate training site Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old takes the roster spot of Rowdy Tellez, who was placed on the injured list with a knee strain. McKinney has appeared in only two games this season and went 2-for-3 with one run, and he had a .696 OPS and 12 homers in 84 contests in 2019.
Aug 20 2020McKinney went 2-for-3 with a run scored in the 3-2 win over the Phillies in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney was recalled to the big-league roster earlier in the day to serve as the 29th man for the doubleheader. The outfielder logged a pair of singles and also scored the game-tying run in the sixth inning.
Aug 8 2020McKinney was optioned to the Blue Jays' taxi squad Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney has been shuffled between the major-league roster and the alternate squad to begin the season, and he'll serve on the taxi squad after Chase Anderson (oblique) was activated ahead of his scheduled start Saturday. The outfielder will be available to step in on short notice during the team's current road trip.
Aug 5 2020McKinney was added to Toronto's active roster Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Derek Fisher (quad) was sent to the injured list Wednesday, freeing up a spot on the big-league roster for McKinney. The 25-year-old, who hit .215/.274/.422 with 12 home runs in 84 games last season, should fill a reserve outfield role during his time in the majors.
Jul 26 2020McKinney was optioned to the Blue Jays' alternate training site Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old earned a spot on the Opening Day roster but didn't see the field during the first two games. McKinney figures to rejoin the big-league club at some point this season, but he's likely to remain limited to a reserve role.
Mar 22 2020McKinney went 6-for-26 (.231) with a solo home run and a 3:10 BB:K this spring before the Grapefruit League schedule was suspended. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lackluster spring numbers don't help his case to win a job on the 26-man roster, but the most important number for McKinney was likely always one -- as in, his one remaining minor-league option, something neither Derek Fisher nor Anthony Alford possesses. Even if the Jays elect to part ways with one of those outfielders, that wouldn't guarantee McKinney a roster spot once the regular season begins, as the club could elect to keep Rowdy Tellez in the majors instead as insurance for Travis Shaw at first base.
Sep 29 2019McKinney is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney will remain on the bench for the second straight contest and has a .731 OPS with three home runs over 17 games in September. Teoscar Hernandez slides over to left field while Jonathan Davis receives the start in center.
Sep 28 2019McKinney is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rays, Ben Wagner of Sportsnet reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .200 with three home runs in 16 games this month. Anthony Alford will start in left field and bat seventh.
Sep 23 2019McKinney went 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored and two strikeouts in the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss to the Yankees on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKinney was a little late to the home run party as he knocked in all three of the Blue Jays' runs off of two home runs. He hit a two-run shot to right field in the seventh and then another solo knock to center field in the ninth. McKinney was hitless over his last three games and in 11 over his last 14 so it was nice to see the lefty be productive at the plate. The 25-year-old now owns a .214/.270/.420 slash line with 11 home runs and 27 RBI over 261 plate appearances. The team has six more games remaining so McKinney should figure to start in at least half of those contests before the season wraps up.
Aug 14 2019McKinney went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Rangers.
Aug 12 2019The Blue Jays will recall McKinney from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of Monday's series opener with the Rangers, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
Aug 1 2019McKinney went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in a victory over Baltimore on Thursday.
Jul 22 2019McKinney went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's 7-3 loss to Cleveland.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 15 2019The Blue Jays recalled McKinney from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of Monday's game against the Red Sox, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 15 2019McKinney went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's 10-8 loss to the Red Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019The Blue Jays are expected to recall McKinney from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of Monday's game in Boston, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 28 2019McKinney was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 20 2019McKinney hit a two-run home run in a pinch-hit appearance Thursday night against the Angels.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 18 2019McKinney was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 23 2019McKinney is expected to be demoted to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 20 2019McKinney was added to the Blue Jays' lineup<\/a> Monday against the Red Sox after Eric Sogard was scratched due to a thumb sprain.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 19 2019McKinney went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and scored twice in a victory over the White Sox on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 18 2019McKinney went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's win over the White Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 8 2019McKinney went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Twins.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2018McKinney (shoulder) is now rehabbing with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.McKinney has already played games at High-A and Double-A while recovering from a shoulder sprain. There's a good chance he remains at Triple-A after finishing his rehab assignment, as the Yankees have a loaded outfield without many at-bats to pass around.
May 14 2018McKinney (shoulder) will continue his rehab assignment with Double-A Trenton on Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.McKinney will shift his rehab to Double-A Trenton after suffering no setbacks in a trio of games with High-A Tampa. It's unclear how long the 23-year-old will stick on a rehab assignment, but given the Yankees' outfield depth, he figures to end up back at Triple-A once healthy.
May 10 2018McKinney (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Tampa on Thursday.McKinney is moving quickly in his rehab program, as he just started playing in extended spring training games a few days ago. It's unclear how long he'll stick with the Tarpons before returning from the disabled list, but the team may opt to keep him on a rehab assignment longer than normal since the big-league club currently has no room for him in the outfield. Otherwise, McKinney will likely end up back in Triple-A.
May 8 2018Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Monday that McKinney (shoulder) has resumed playing in extended spring training games, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.Cashman's revelation suggests that a minor-league rehab assignment could soon be in the offing for McKinney, who has been sidelined since March 31 after spraining the AC joint of his left shoulder in a collision with the outfield wall. The 23-year-old wasn't expected to contribute for the Yankees early in the season, but he was pressed into action with the big club after the top three center fielders on the roster -- Aaron Hicks (intercostal), Jacoby Ellsbury (hip) and Clint Frazier (concussion) -- all landed on the disabled list prior to McKinney joining them. Hicks and Frazier have since recovered from their injuries, so McKinney will likely be bound for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre once he's eventually activated.
Apr 24 2018McKinney (shoulder) fielded flyballs and groundballs on the field Tuesday, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.The young outfielder landed on the disabled list on April 1 after colliding with a wall on an attempted catch, but it seems like he's slowly making progress through his recovery program. McKinney hasn't appeared in any game action since incurring the injury though, so it seems like he's still at least a week or two away from a full return.
Mar 31 2018McKinney (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.McKinney sprained his left AC joint after colliding with the outfield wall in the first inning of Saturday's game, and while X-rays came back negative, the issue is still serious enough to warrant a trip to the disabled list. It's unclear how long the rookie will be on the shelf at this point, but a timetable should emerge in the near future. Miguel Andujar was recalled from the minors in a corresponding move. Andujar should offer depth around the infield for the time being, while Tyler Wade should enter the outfield mix.
Mar 31 2018McKinney was diagnosed with a left shoulder sprain, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.McKinney suffered the injury after colliding with the wall in the first inning of Saturday's game. While X-rays came back negative, the 23-year-old remains without a timetable for his return. This is tough timing for the McKinney, as the door was open for the rookie to see playing time in the outfield with Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique), Aaron Hicks (intercostal) and Clint Frazier (concussion) all sidelined. Now, it looks like Tyler Wade and Ronald Torreyes will temporarily serve as the Yankees' reserve outfielders.
Mar 31 2018McKinney exited Saturday's game against the Blue Jays after colliding with the outfield wall, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.McKinney was shaken up after a hard collision with the outfield wall in the first inning Saturday. While McKinney initially convinced manager Aaron Boone and the team's athletic trainer to allow him to stay in the game, the 23-year-old was seen favoring his shoulder and ultimately taken out of the game after the next hitter. Specifics regarding the injury remain unclear at the moment, but more should be known once he's further evaluated.
Mar 30 2018McKinney will hit seventh and play left field during Friday's game against Toronto, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.McKinney was called up prior to Friday's game to take the place of Aaron Hicks, who landed on the 10-day disabled list with an intercostal muscle strain. The 23-year-old had an excellent spring training, tying for the club lead with five home runs and 13 RBI and will now make his major-league debut against right-hander Aaron Sanchez. It remains to be seen how much action he will receive over the next week, but McKinney figures to spend some quality time on the field with Hicks and Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique) sidelined at the moment.
Mar 30 2018McKinney was called up to the majors Friday.McKinney is up to replace Aaron Hicks, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right intercostal muscle strain. There is currently something of an injury crisis in the Yankees' outfield, as Hicks, Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique) and Clint Frazier (concussion) are all on the DL. McKinney isn't likely to start many games while he's up, as Gardner can slide to center field while Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton man the outfield corners, but he's likely the primary backup outfielder, at least until one of his injured teammates returns from the disabled list. McKinney reached Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for the first time last year, posting a BABIP-inflated .306/.336/.541 line in 54 games. When he plays, he'll benefit from a friendly home park and a strong lineup surrounding him, though it will likely take one more injury for him to receive regular at-bats.
Mar 21 2018McKinney was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.While injuries to Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique) and Clint Frazier (concussion) improved his chances of breaking camp with the Yankees, McKinney was always expected to open the year in the minors given the position player depth New York has ahead of him at the major-league level. The 23-year-old will report back to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to open the year, where he hit a solid .306/.336/.541 across 55 games last season. Injuries at the major-league level appear to be the only obvious path to the majors in 2018 for McKinney.
Nov 20 2017McKinney was added to the 40-man roster Monday.McKinney was great after being promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at the beginning of July. Over 55 games he hit .306/.336/.541 with 10 home runs. Now that he's on the 40-man roster, McKinney will be protected from the Rule 5 draft.
Aug 16 2017McKinney, 22, is hitting .336/.373/.657 with 10 home runs and 30 RBI in 37 games since being promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.McKinney hasn't had his number called yet despite an injury to Clint Frazier, though McKinney could emerge as a September call-up when rosters expand. He has already set a career high with 16 home runs overall in 2017, though his left-handed swing could be tailor-made for the short right field porch in Yankee Stadium. McKinney has a similar build and skill set to Brett Gardner.