Overview
- The one-for-one deal is official with Marcus Semien joining the Mets and Brandon Nimmo going to the Rangers, with New York sending $5 million to Texas.
- Team president David Stearns framed the move as a defensive upgrade that increases roster flexibility after concluding the club should not return the same core in 2026.
- Nimmo called the move a shock and waived his full no-trade clause after conversations with Rangers executive Chris Young and former teammate Jacob deGrom.
- Stearns said the trade opens competition for young outfielders, specifically elevating Carson Benge’s chances to earn an Opening Day role.
- Contract context remains significant as Semien is owed about $72 million over three years and Nimmo about $102.5 million over five, with Texas planning to use Nimmo in right field.