The Athletics declined McNeil's $15.75 million club option for 2027 on Friday.
McNeil will be given a $2 million buyout instead and is now a free agent. The 34-year-old's lone season with the Athletics was underwhelming, as he logged a .264/.313/.368 batting line with nine home runs across 144 contests. McNeil has been a below-average hitter in terms of OPS+ three of the last four seasons, so it might be difficult for him to find a team willing to hand him a starting job.