The Mets ’ first splashy move of the offseason came on Sunday evening, a surprising trade that sent outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first to report the early-offseason blockbuster.

To make this one-for-one trade possible, Nimmo waived his full no-trade clause, according to reports. It brings his 15-year tenure with the Mets organization — dating back to when he was drafted as a first-round pick in 2011 — to an abrupt close.

Semien, 35, has three years remaining on his seven-year, $175 million contract. The Mets are on the hook for $72 million before Semien hits free agency following the 2028 season. Nimmo, meanwhile, is under contract for five more years. The 32-year-old is owed $102.5 million.

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