# @metnews on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DRdi6TqjZOv
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37340361-metnews-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/54cf7bade1.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-11-25T01:51:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** #1 Source For Mets Coverage (@metnews) — https://gondola.cc/metnews

## Caption

Welcome to New York, Marcus Semien! Yesterday, the Mets made a splash by shipping longtime outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Semien.

Semien, 35, is coming off a season where he hit .230 with 15 home runs and 62 RBI over the course of 127 games, but had his season cut off due to a fractured left foot.

David Stearns emphasized run prevention at his end-of-the-year press conference. With Nimmo, who isn’t known for his defensive tools, the Mets bolster their defense by adding a two-time Gold Glove winner in Semien. Francisco Lindor and Semien now form one of the league’s strongest up-the-middle duos, and the move also opens a spot in left field to pursue another outfielder.

Semien is entering year five of a seven-year, $175 million contract, where he’s set to earn $26 million in 2026.

When you look at this trade, the Mets shred two years of contract commitment: instead of being tied to five more seasons of Nimmo, they take on Semien’s remaining three years. Given Nimmo’s departure, it comes with the stake of improving their defense as they land a prime defensive second baseman. The Mets were a bottom-10 defensive team in 2025, so adding Semien should catapult the team defensively.

The entire fanbase is sad to see Nimmo go, which is understandable given how beloved he was by Mets fans. However, David Stearns made it clear in his end-of-year press conference that a roster shakeup was potentially in the cards.

Nimmo had been involved in trade rumors for the past few weeks, but I never expected anything to materialize given his no-trade clause. I’m stunned he agreed to waive it. Nevertheless, the first mega offseason move for the Mets comes in a trade. #Mets #LFGM #MarcusSemien

## Stats

- **Views:** 0
- **Likes:** 0
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 22

## Tags

lfgm, marcussemien, mets

---
Copyright (c) Gondola