This week, on Tuesday, the New York Mets introduced new trade acquisition Marcus Semien, who will be playing with a chip on his shoulder in 2026 after a mediocre 2025 campaign. Meanwhile, the team was active on the minor league signings front.

Mets welcome former All-Star second baseman with a chip on his shoulder

Marcus Semien didn’t arrive in Queens talking about accomplishments — he arrived talking about the sting of an underwhelming season. That tone alone signals the kind of shift the Mets are embracing after moving on from Brandon Nimmo. Semien brings urgency, edge, and the kind of internal fire that comes from knowing he hasn’t played to his own standard.

His 2024 numbers weren’t close to his peak production, but the Mets aren’t treating him as a declining piece. They’re treating

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