Overview
- The completed deal sends Brandon Nimmo to Texas and brings Marcus Semien to New York, with the Rangers receiving $5 million as part of the trade.
- President of baseball operations David Stearns said the Mets targeted elite infield defense, right-handed lineup balance, and long-term sustainability.
- Recent analysis highlights Nimmo’s sharp defensive decline since 2023 and plantar fasciitis in 2024 that slowed his running and reduced his range.
- Semien, 35, remains one of MLB’s top defensive second basemen by Outs Above Average but is coming off a down offensive season and is owed roughly $72 million over three years.
- Nimmo said the move shocked him, waived his no-trade clause after consulting former teammate Jacob deGrom, and sought assurance from Texas that it is contending for titles.