With his second career Gold Glove Award at second base in 2025, Marcus Semien has established himself as one of MLB’s best defenders at the keystone.

But after two straight down seasons at the plate, what might Semien have to offer offensively in 2026?

The Mets, who acquired Semien from the Rangers on Nov. 24 for outfielder Brandon Nimmo , certainly hope the veteran can return to his level of production from 2023, when he posted a .276/.348/.478 slash line with 29 home runs and 14 steals, finishing third in American League MVP voting. But with Semien’s age (35) and his struggles since, is such a bounce-back likely?

Here are some reasons for optimism or concern regarding Semien’s offensive profile ahead of his first season with the Mets.

Reasons for optimism

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