Marcus Semien Faces Uncertain Mets Future After Rough 2026 Season

Following an offseason trade from Texas, Marcus Semien endured a miserable 2026 season with the New York Mets, slumping to a 74 OPS+ and ranking in just the fifth percentile in OAA with -9 defensive runs saved. Owed $26 million in 2027 and $20 million in 2028, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns remained non-committal on his starting status for next year, potentially paving the way for top prospects like Jefferson Rojas to take over at second base.