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Rangers and Mets Agree on Marcus Semien for Brandon Nimmo Trade, AP Source Says
The Mets traded Nimmo to improve defense and right-handed offense, freeing salary space and opening outfield spots, as part of a strategy emphasizing run prevention, team officials said.
- On November 23, the New York Mets agreed to send outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien after Nimmo waived his no-trade clause.
- David Stearns has emphasized run prevention, making Brandon Nimmo the first big domino in reshaping the New York Mets after last season's playoff collapse.
- Marcus Semien's 2025 numbers show a career-worst.230/.305/.364 slash line with 15 homers and a.669 OPS, while Brandon Nimmo produced a.262 average with 25 homers and a.760 OPS last season.
- The move immediately opens a corner outfield spot and lets the Mets move on from Jeff McNeil while MLB must approve the deal since the Mets are sending $5 million to the Rangers.
- Looking toward 2026, Semien's $26 million salary through 2028 could impact plans for top infield prospect Jett Williams, while Pete Alonso's return to New York faces increased uncertainty.
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Mets Get Blunt Message After Trading Brandon Nimmo to Rangers
The Athletic reported on November 23 that the New York Mets reached an agreement to send outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for second baseman Marcus Semien. Moreover, the report claims that the move hinged on Nimmo agreeing to waive his no-trade clause, which he ultimately approved. MLB still needs to authorize the deal because it includes more than $1 million going to the Rangers, though that step is expected to be routi…
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