A significant early-offseason MLB trade reportedly went down Sunday night.

The New York Mets are sending outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan . Neither club has yet to confirm the blockbuster.

It’s an especially jarring move for Mets fans, as Nimmo has played all 10 seasons with the organization that drafted him in 2011. The career .262/.364/.438 hitter departs the franchise sixth in all-time runs scored (593) and fifth in walks (524).

After struggling to stay healthy early in his career, Nimmo has played more than 150 games in each of the last four seasons. The left-hander has also unlocked more power, hitting a career-high 25 home runs in 2025.

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