Particle.news
Download on the App Store
52 ARTICLES
·
2h ago

Mets, Rangers Near One-for-One Swap: Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien

The reported deal reflects New York’s push for improved run prevention under David Stearns.

Jul 30, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) throws to first for the out against Los Angeles Angels center fielder Jo Adell (7) ;d at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Image
TORONTO, CANADA - AUGUST 17: Marcus Semien #2 of the Texas Rangers rounds the bases after he hit a two-run home run to score in Rowdy Tellez #44 in the second inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on August 17, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Image

Overview

  • ESPN and MLB.com report the clubs are finalizing the trade, which had not been formally announced late Sunday night.
  • Brandon Nimmo agreed to waive his full no-trade clause to enable the move, according to multiple reports.
  • Contract balance shifts with Nimmo owed about $101–102.5 million over five seasons and Marcus Semien due $72 million over the next three.
  • Jon Heyman reports the Mets will send approximately $5 million to Texas to offset the remaining money in the exchange.
  • Semien, a three-time All-Star who won a 2025 Gold Glove, gives the Mets an elite defensive second baseman despite recent offensive decline, while the Rangers add a productive outfield bat after a below-average 2025 lineup and now must cover second base.