Brandon Nimmo reacts after his walk-off hit during the Mets' Aug. 26 game against the Phillies. Robert Sabo for the NY Post

Baseball seasons, like elections, have consequences. And so the uber-makeover by the Mets began with a blockbuster — the surprise exchange of stars that sent the beloved Brandon Nimmo to Texas in a straight-up deal for Marcus Semien .

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Sentiment is out the window following a disastrous 2025 Mets season in which they memorably and pathetically failed to beat out the tiny-market Cincinnati Reds for the final playoff spot. So Nimmo was sacrificed in the name of defense and right-handedness.

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