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Semien-Nimmo Swap, Challenge Trade Or Prelude To Bigger Deal For Mets?
The Mets and Rangers swapped established players with similar salaries, a rare move potentially signaling further roster changes and financial strategy shifts.
- This past Sunday the Texas Rangers sent 2B Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for OF Brandon Nimmo in an early-offseason surprise swap.
- Framed as an old-school 'challenge' trade, the Mets added to their infield depth while increasing competitive-balance-tax payroll, and the Rangers reduced payroll but added term commitment.
- Contract-Wise, the swap involves the New York Mets assuming $5 million of Brandon Nimmo's remaining contract, while observers note both players have large, broadly comparable salaries.
- With Semien in place, the Mets stabilize their middle infield while blocking Jett Williams' clearest path, and Brandon Nimmo's departure opens pursuit of Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger.
- Strategically, Steve Cohen and David Stearns leverage the Mets' strong farm system prospects to pursue high-upside youth, heightening their offseason profile as one of the most intriguing teams to watch.
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Marcus Semien surprised by trade to Mets but excited to play in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — A month ago, Marcus Semien was a father of four with three years left on a lucrative contract in Texas. Needless to say, there's been a couple of big changes around the house lately.
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