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The New York Mets and Texas Rangers reportedly agreed to a trade Sunday involving a pair of All-Stars to kick off their offseason.
The Mets will acquire second baseman Marcus Semien, while outfielder Brandon Nimmo will head to the Rangers, according to ESPN.
New York’s middle infield will feature Semien, a three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glover and Silver Slugger, and Francisco Lindor.
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New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) enters the dugout to play against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on June 28, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Charles LeClaire/Image Images)
Meanwhile, the Rangers add some veteran presence to a young outfield in Texas after a lackluster 81-81 campaign in 2025.
For the Mets, it’s an interesting move considering Nimmo is a homegrown product who signed an eight-year deal worth $162 million in December 2022 to remain with the team long-term. Nimmo was also the Mets’ longest-tenured player and a fan favorite.
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Semien, 35, is still owed $26 million per season for the next three seasons. However, does Nimmo’s departure put New York in the race for top outfield talents like Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger?
The Mets certainly know how to make a splash in this Steve Cohen era, notably Juan Soto joining the team on an MLB-record contract this past offseason.
Marcus Semien #2 of the Texas Rangers rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during game five of the World Series at Chase Field on November 1, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
That said, the Mets also have two key free agents, closer Edwin Diaz and first baseman Pete Alonso, who fans would love to see back in orange and blue next season.
For the Rangers, Nimmo joins an outfield with solid young talent, including Wyatt Langford and Evan Carter.
Nimmo has spent all 10 seasons of his career with the Mets, most recently hitting .262 with a .760 OPS in 155 games. The left-handed hitter has slashed .262/.438/.802 with 135 home runs and 463 RBIs in his 1,066 regular-season games with New York over those 10 seasons.
Meanwhile, Semien is coming off a year with a .230/.305/.364 line with 15 home runs and 62 RBIs in 127 games. While there have been some struggles at the plate, Semien provides great defense at his position during his 13 years in the league, which included time with the then-Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays.
Marcus Semien and Brandon Nimmo were traded to the Texas Rangers and New York Mets respectively in a blockbuster MLB offseason trade. (Getty Images)
With the Winter Meetings scheduled for December 8-11, both teams could be preparing for a busy offseason after this successful move.
