Mets Acquire Gold Glove 2B Marcus Semien from Rangers in Nimmo Trade

Marcus Semien has been traded from the Texas Rangers to the New York Mets in exchange for Brandon Nimmo. The 35-year-old second baseman, a three-time All-Star, is coming off a 2025 season where he hit .230/.305/.364 with 15 home runs and 62 RBI in 127 games, ending early due to a left foot fracture. Semien, who won the AL Gold Glove last season and helped the Rangers win the 2023 World Series, is owed $72 million over the next three seasons. The Mets acquired him to significantly improve their infield defense, expecting him to form a strong double-play combo with Francisco Lindor.