Marcus Semien: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / December 9

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes that with Marcus Semien now in Flushing, NY, Josh Smith finally has a shot at an everyday role at second base. Kennedi Landry writes that Smith will be first in line to replace Semien but the Rangers won’t just hand him the job.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 8

Three Players Rangers Could Consider Trading at MLB Winter Meetings

The Texas Rangers dealt Marcus Semien to the New York Yankees before Thanksgiving. The idea was to get younger and cheaper. The return, Brandon Nimmo, was younger.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 2

Mets rumors: ESPN places 80% chance of this player getting traded after Marcus Semien deal

The New York Mets entered this phase of MLB Free Agency riding momentum from the Marcus Semien trade and the follow-up move for Devin Williams, but Semien’s arrival still reshuffled the depth chart and put Jeff McNeil’s role under fresh scrutiny.

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New York Mets News / Cal Bears on SI / December 1

Can Ex-Cal Star Marcus Semien Find New Life with the Mets?

Can being traded from the Texas Rangers to New York Mets breathe life into the MLB career of 35-year-old Cal grad Marcus Semien? Three times a third-place finisher in the AL MVP voting — in 2019, ’21 and ’23 — Semien has tailed off the past two years since helping the Rangers win their first World Series title in 2023.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / November 30

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 30

The next trade Mets must make after blockbuster Marcus Semien-Brandon Nimmo deal

The New York Mets sent shockwaves through baseball when they shipped Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien on November 24.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 29

Rangers Rising Prospect Seen as Organization's Next Breakout Pitcher

The Texas Rangers are in a pretty interesting position heading into this winter, as they have already made a large-scale trade to get rid of Marcus Semien and bring in Brandon Nimmo.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 29

Three External Options for Rangers to Replace Marcus Semien at Second Base

Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young rattled off plenty of internal options when it came to replacing Marcus Semien at second base.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Marcus Semien Provides Exactly What the Mets Have Missed

In a shocking, but not totally unexpected move, the New York Mets traded outfielder Brandon Nimmo for Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien. The trade marks the first blockbuster move of the offseason and serves as an even deeper meaning for how this offseason will go for the Mets.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 26

Rangers Bullpen Takes Hit as Trade Deadline Acquisition Signs With New Team

The Texas Rangers have quite a bit of work to do now to improve their roster ahead of the 2026 season. Following the trade of Marcus Semien to the New York Mets and the acquisition of Brandon Nimmo in doing so, the lineup looks a bit better in terms of offensive production.

MLB News / Sport Relay / November 26

Marcus Semien is Excited About Joining Mets

Veteran infielder Marcus Semien is excited about playing for the New York Mets in 2026. The 35-year-old was sent to Queens from the Texas Rangers in a trade for outfielder Brandon Nimmo on Sunday.

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New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / November 26

Mets Seen as Front-Runners to Sign All-Star in $88 Million Projection

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MLB News / New York Mets on SI / November 25

Marcus Semien sends message to Mets fans after trade

It's a good time for New York Mets fans to get acclimated to their new starting second baseman. On November 23, the Mets finalized a trade that sent longtime Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for infielder Marcus Semien, in a rare one-for-one swap of veteran MLB players.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / November 25

Mets trade for Marcus Semien complicates path for top prospect

The New York Mets have made their first major splash of the offseason. After acquiring veteran second baseman Marcus Semien from the Texas Rangers in exchange for fan-favorite outfielder Brandon Nimmo, it became clear that David Stearns had begun executing his plan to improve the club's run prevention.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 24

Who Could Replace Marcus Semien at 2nd Base After Blockbuster Trade?

On Sunday afternoon, the Texas Rangers made a blockbuster trade with the New York Mets. The Rangers traded second baseman Marcus Semien for outfielder Brandon Nimmo, as first reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan.

MLB News / Field Level Media / November 24

Rangers deal Marcus Semien to Mets for Brandon Nimmo

The New York Mets acquired second baseman Marcus Semien from the Texas Rangers for outfielder Brandon Nimmo and cash considerations, both teams confirmed Monday.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 24

What Marcus Semien Trade to Mets Means for D-backs

On Sunday, the New York Mets took a big swing at a trade for an All-Star second baseman — and no, it wasn't Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte.

MLB News / Just Baseball / November 24

Breaking Down the Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien Trade

After rumors of the New York Mets potentially shaking up their core, they have taken the first step towards doing so. Sunday evening, ESPN’s Jeff Passan

MLB News / Field Level Media / November 23

Reports: Rangers sending Marcus Semien to Mets for Brandon Nimmo

The New York Mets are acquiring second baseman Marcus Semien from the Texas Rangers for outfielder Brandon Nimmo, multiple outlets reported Sunday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 23

Mets-Rangers trade may signal bigger plans for New York's outfield

With Sunday's reported one-for-one trade coming together, which would send Marcus Semien to the New York Mets and Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers, there could be bigger hopes for the Mets' outfield.

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