The Mets are making a blockbuster trade early in the offseason, trading outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for infielder Marcus Semien, per SNY’s Andy Martino.
The trade is a one for one swap.
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Nimmo, 32, has spent his entire 10-year career in New York and signed an eight-year, $162 million contract extension in 2022, which included a full no-trade clause meaning he approved the move to Texas.
Semien, 35, is under contract through the 2028 season after he and the Rangers agreed on a seven-year, $175 million deal ahead of the 2022 season.
The second baseman who can also play shortstop and third base had a triple slash line of .230/.305/.364 with 15 home runs and 62 RBI in 127 games last season. His season ended in late August with a left foot contusion.
Semien’s .669 OPS last year was the lowest of his career, but the Mets are hoping for bounce-back seasons from the veteran who helped the Rangers win their first-ever World Series in 2023.
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Meanwhile, Nimmo enjoyed career-highs in home runs (25), RBI (92) and games played (155) in 2025 and saw his average climb back to .262 after an uncharacteristic 2024 in which he hit .224, his lowest average since 2019.
In 10 seasons with the Mets, the one time center fielder who was moved over to left field due in recent years totaled 135 home runs, 188 doubles and 463 RBI while slashing .262/.364/.438 for a .802 OPS.
Early in his career, Nimmo, drafted 13th overall in the 2011 MLB Draft, was known for his incredible eye and plate discipline which led to some great on-base percentages.
Later on, he found his power stroke and became a run producer for New York, often hitting in the three-hole or cleanup for manager Carlos Mendoza in 2025. Nimmo also became much more active on the base paths, stealing 28 bases over the last two seasons (more than half of his 54 career steals) and getting caught just once.
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As for the trade, while the Mets added a veteran infielder to their roster they do not have another deal with a free agent outfielder close, per Martino. However, the move does allow New York more flexibility and room to make one if they choose.
The Mets also have a number of young outfield prospects that figure to be ready soon, including players like Carson Benge and Jett Williams (who can also play the infield).
In 13 seasons between the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays and Rangers, Semien has hit 253 home runs to go along with a .253/.321/.435 triple slash line.
