Overview
- The one-for-one trade is official, with the Mets sending $5 million to Texas to help balance salaries.
- Brandon Nimmo waived his no-trade clause after vetting Texas, emphasizing a desire to compete for World Series titles.
- Nimmo described significant personal upheaval, noting his family had just finished a home in Port St. Lucie as he shifts to a club that trains in Arizona.
- Mets baseball chief David Stearns called the move difficult but necessary, highlighting Semien’s defense, leadership, and a push to avoid repeating the 2025 roster.
- The club posted tributes and a statement from owners Steve and Alex Cohen, as team officials indicated this could be an early step toward further offseason changes.