Billy McKinney inked a minor league deal with the Mets on Friday, per team updates, joining as outfield depth after a stint with the Pirates last year.

Fantasy Impact

McKinney’s 10 MLB games and 43 Triple-A outings with the Pirates in 2024 precede his Friday minor-league pact with the Mets, likely anchoring him at Triple-A Syracuse with a shot at majors action. The 30-year-old’s depth role looms. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues might stash him, eyeing spot value in New York’s 2025 outfield if injuries strike.

The Pirates have designated Billy McKinney for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

McKinney will lose his spot on the roster to a returning Joey Bart. He will hit the waiver wire.

Billy McKinney is in the starting lineup for the Pirates Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

McKinney will start in left field and bat ninth against the Nationals Thursday. He is hitting .217 with two RBI this season.

Billy McKinney is out of the starting lineup for the Pirates Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

McKinney will head to the bench with a lefty on the mound for the Guardians. Bryan De La Cruz will start in right field and bat seventh.

Billy McKinney is in the starting lineup for the Pirates Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

McKinney will start in left field and bat sixth against the Cubs. He is hitting .267 with one RBI so far this season.