"What we did last year wasn't good enough, and running back the exact same group wasn't the right thing to do, Stearns said on Monday afternoon. As we went into this, we believed and still believe that we have to be open to anything. We shouldn't be in a spot to take anything off the table. If we're able to put transactions together that make sense for the team, we have to consider them regardless of what names might be involved."
"The Mets, meanwhile, have seen Nimmo's value diminish after just three years of an eight-year contract. With five years and $102 million remaining on his deal, injuries, particularly a nagging neck issue, have diminished his defense, transforming him from a passable center fielder just a few seasons ago to a questionable corner outfielder. Despite hitting a career-high 25 home runs in 2025, it wasn't good enough for Stearns, who has maintained a desire to improve the Mets' defense this winter."
The New York Mets traded longtime outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for second baseman Marcus Semien as part of a roster overhaul. Nimmo, a homegrown player drafted in 2011 and a decade-long fan favorite, had declining defensive value due to injuries, including a persistent neck issue, despite a career-high 25 home runs in 2025. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns cited the team's extended late-season collapse and a commitment to defensive improvement as reasons for making significant changes. The move marks the first major transaction of an expected busy offseason, with the Rangers seeking veteran stability for a young outfield.
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