Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) runs after hitting an RBI single against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning on July 30, 2025, at Angel Stadium.

The first major change to the New York Mets' roster for the 2026 season came in an astonishing trade on Sunday, Nov. 23.

Lifelong Mets player Brandon Nimmo has been traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for infielder Marcus Semien, according to multiple reports. ESPN's Jeff Passan was the first to report the deal.

The 32-year-old Nimmo had a full no-trade clause that needed to be waived to make a deal happen.

The exchange charts a new direction for the Mets, who had penciled in Nimmo into left field for the foreseeable future. Nimmo had five years remaining on his eight-year, $162 million contract while Semien has three more years left on his seven-year, $175 million deal.

Nimmo is being paid $20.25 million annually while Semien is due to make $26 million in each of the next three seasons.

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This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: New York Mets trade Brandon Nimmo to Texas Rangers for Marcus Semien

Reporting by Andrew Tredinnick, NorthJersey.com / NorthJersey.com

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