Mets Acquire Marcus Semien from Rangers in Nimmo Swap, Bolstering Infield Defense

The New York Mets acquired veteran second baseman Marcus Semien from the Texas Rangers in a one-for-one trade for Brandon Nimmo. Mets President David Stearns lauded Semien, a three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, for his 'elite level of defense' and winning drive. While Semien's 2025 offensive numbers were down (.669 OPS, 15 HR, 62 RBI in 127 games), Stearns anticipates an offensive bounce-back and values his ability to balance the lineup from the right side. The trade, finalized after GM Meetings, positions Semien as the regular second baseman for the Mets.