New York Mets fans received clarity on the team’s direction as the early stages of the 2025 MLB offseason take shape, and that shift reignited rumors surrounding the Mets and star slugger Cody Bellinger across the league. New York sent outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers on Sunday in a one-for-one veteran swap for Marcus Semien , a move that immediately created a Mets outfield need and shifted attention toward the top of the free-agent market.

The addition of Semien reshaped how New York plans to build its roster. His arrival gives the infield more stability and brings an experienced bat to a lineup that faded late in 2025. The move also signals how the front office may handle the future at first base, with the Pete Alonso situation still unresolved. Semien’s presence pro

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