Mets' Marcus Semien Ranked #5 Second Baseman, Aims for MVP Form

New Mets second baseman Marcus Semien has been ranked #5 on MLB Network's "Top 10 Second Basemen Right Now" list for 2026. Semien remains a top defender, having secured his second career Gold Glove last season. While his 2025 offensive production (15 HR, .305 OBP, .669 OPS in 127 games) was underwhelming, both he and the Mets are confident he can return to the MVP-level form he displayed during the 2023 World Series campaign.