Marcus Semien's Mets Trade Linked to Rangers Relationship Rumors

Marcus Semien's offseason trade from the Texas Rangers to the New York Mets was reportedly influenced by a "toxic" relationship with former teammate Corey Seager, though Seager has dismissed these claims as speculation. The Rangers traded Semien, shedding the final three years and $72 million of his contract. Semien, 35, had a down offensive year in 2025 (15 HR, 62 RBI, .669 OPS) but earned his second Gold Glove with strong defense. He is now Francisco Lindor's middle infield partner at second base for the Mets.