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Rangers, Mets Begin 2025 Shakeup With Surprise Trade
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Rangers, Mets begin 2025 shake-up with surprise trade.
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The Texas Rangers and New York Mets, two franchises that entered 2025 with high hopes and left it with a whimper,
00:11
may have just hit the reset button on each other.
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In a surprise deal that few saw coming, the Rangers have sent veteran infielder Marcus Semien to the New York Mets
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in exchange for outfielder Brandon Nimmo.
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At first glance, it's a trade of veterans.
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But dig deeper, and it's the start of something bigger, an identity shift for both ball clubs.
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In Texas, Marcus Semien, a three-time All-Star and key Rangers infielder, had a volatile 2025.
00:38
He opened the season with a 173 average and only four extra base hits across nearly two months,
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but rebounded with a 270 average, 12 home runs, and 15 doubles the rest of the way.
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Beyond the bat, his value remained clear.
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He led the AL with 13 defensive runs saved in 2025, and has totaled 47 over the past seven seasons.
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That profile matches exactly what Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns emphasized,
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a reliable defensive upgrade and a steady presence the Mets have been missing up the middle.
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As for Nimmo, the move to Arlington signals a shift for Texas as well.
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With Adoles Garcia no longer in the fold, the Rangers were in need of a steady outfield presence.
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Nimmo fits the bill.
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Once plagued by injuries, he's now a model of durability and production, delivering 25 homers and 27 doubles in 2025.
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His 262, 324, 436 slash line may not scream superstar, but it speaks to reliability,
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a trait the Rangers are banking on as they try to stabilize their roster while managing payroll concerns.
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The trade filled immediate needs, but also signaled larger transitions ahead.
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The Mets are reportedly shopping Kodai Senga and Jeff McNeil, pointing to a wider roster overhaul.
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The Rangers, on the other hand, are cutting costs while still trying to remain competitive.
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A difficult balance.
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Sunday's deal appears to be just the beginning,
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potentially the first in a series of bold off-season moves as both clubs reshape their futures.
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Wednesday's ideas.
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Wednesday's Skype essay.
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One, one, two, three, four, seven years.
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Wednesday's interview withForreties.
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Thursday's event.
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Wednesday's interview with چerson.
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Saturday's interview with told Live at Santa Cruz is about $100,000 to $100,000 a year.
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only last year gets converted for three years.
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