NEW YORK -- One thing Marcus Semien can clearly still provide the Mets, even at age 35, is standout defense. Semien, whom the Mets acquired in a surprising trade for Brandon Nimmo earlier this week, is coming off the second Gold Glove season of his career . He ranks third in Outs Above Average among Major League second basemen since moving full-time to that position in 2023.

Less certain are the other benefits Semien might provide -- namely offense and leadership, two things he discussed at length this week during an introductory conference call.

Is there more offense in the tank?

Since finishing third in American League MVP voting in 2023, Semien has gone backward at the plate. His league-adjusted OPS+ has diminished from 126 that year to 103 in 2024 and a below-average 97

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